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Set    ■ Similar ↑Set   1. Set Forth Sth Formal To Explain Ideas Facts

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  1. set forth sth formal to explain ideas, facts, or opinions in a clearly organized way, by writing or speaking:
   ▪ Rousseau set forth his views on education in his book "Emile".
   ▪ Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland have set forth joint plans to cope with environmental disasters such as oil spills in Arctic waters.
   ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑set out
  2. set forth literary to begin a journey:
   ▪ They were about to set forth on a voyage into the unknown.
   ▪ At once, Richard set forth for Cyprus, where he defeated Isaac and rescued his sister and bride.
   ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑set off, ↑set out 

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