set forth phrasal verb (see also set)

1. set something ↔ forth formal to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way in writing or in a speech Synonym : set out:
He set forth an idealistic view of society.

2. literary to begin a journey:
They were about to set forth on a voyage into the unknown.

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set forth
set forth (something)
to explain or state something officially.
Our views were set forth by our attorney in her March 13th letter.

The board set forth the conditions for her release.

Selina based her argument on the rights set forth in the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Usage notes: usually said about something stated in writing

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set forth something
set forth (something)
to explain or state something officially.
Our views were set forth by our attorney in her March 13th letter.

The board set forth the conditions for her release.

Selina based her argument on the rights set forth in the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Usage notes: usually said about something stated in writing

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set forth
1. • set forth (something)
to explain something exactly or clearly
The manager carefully set forth the terms of the rental contract.

2. • set forth (somewhere)
to start to go somewhere, to begin a trip
We set forth on our holiday at 7:00 this morning.

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set forth something
• set forth (something)
to explain something exactly or clearly
The manager carefully set forth the terms of the rental contract.

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set forth
v., formal
1. To explain exactly or clearly.
The President set forth his plans in a television talk.
2. To start to go somewhere; begin a trip.
The troop set forth on their ten-mile hike early.
Compare: SET OUT.

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