Front | set forth |
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Back | 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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