archaic
: forth from : out of
Examples of forth in a Sentence
Adverb
a flow of lava bursting forth from the earth
The snow is gone and the flowers are ready to spring forth.
He went forth to spread the news.
She stretched forth her hands in prayer.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Now Boys Are Pursuing Their Dreams (Exclusive) Leah, who goes back and forth between New York and North Carolina — where Javon and her daughter live — says the family tries to make the most out of spending as much time together.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
This is why Hibiki 40 proudly meets the standards set forth by the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association for labeling whiskies ‘Japanese’.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adverb
Originally brought forth by outgoing Councilmember Rene Spring, Measure A would set term limits of 12 consecutive years for officials to serve as city councilmember, mayor, treasurer, or any combination of the three.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Now Boys Are Pursuing Their Dreams (Exclusive) Leah, who goes back and forth between New York and North Carolina — where Javon and her daughter live — says the family tries to make the most out of spending as much time together.
—Brian Brant, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Preposition
Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
This is why Hibiki 40 proudly meets the standards set forth by the Japan Spirits and Liqueurs Makers Association for labeling whiskies ‘Japanese’.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forth. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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Forth
geographical name
river 116 miles (187 kilometers) long in south central Scotland flowing east into the
Firth of Forth, an estuary 48 miles (77 kilometers) long that is an inlet of the North Sea
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