Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

give forth

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables: give -forth
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To emit or release something.

Transitive verb

verb

Transitive verb

verb

To utter or publish.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"The chimney gave forth a cloud of grey smoke."
"The roses give forth a very heady scent at this time of the year."
"It is John alone who records the interview between Jesus and the woman of Samaria, in which he gave forth that memorable testimony concerning worship."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

gives forth (present, singular) giving forth (participle, present) gave forth (past) given forth (participle, past)

Synonyms

deliver exhale emanate

Questions

What does give forth mean?: To emit or release something.

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