give forth
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Definition
Verb (transitive): 1. To emit, send out, or release (something, especially a sound, smell, or substance): The verb "give forth" means to produce and discharge something from a source. It often describes a natural or continuous emission.
Usage
"Give forth" is a slightly formal or literary phrasal verb. It is used to describe the action of something (a person, animal, object, or place) producing and releasing a substance, sound, or quality. * It is followed by the object being emitted. * It is often used in written English more than in everyday conversation.
Examples
- The old engine gave forth a cloud of black smoke.
- The flowers gave forth a sweet fragrance that filled the room.
- The bells gave forth a deep, resonant chime.
- The witness refused to give forth any more information.
Advanced Usage
- To give forth light/heat: To emit or radiate light or thermal energy.
- The sun gives forth light and warmth.
- To give forth a cry/sound: To utter or produce a vocal or auditory signal.
- The animal gave forth a mournful howl.
Variants and Related Words
- Emit (verb): To produce and discharge (something, especially gas, radiation, or sound). A more common and direct synonym.
- Exude (verb): To discharge (a liquid, smell, or quality) slowly and steadily. Often used for smells or feelings.
- Issue (verb): To come out from a source. Can be used for sounds, smells, or official statements.
- Emanate (verb): To originate from a source and flow out. Often used for abstract things like feelings or sounds.
Synonyms
Emit, release, discharge, send out, produce, exude.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Give off: A very common synonym for "give forth," especially for smells, heat, or light.
- The chemical gives off a toxic vapor.
- Give out: Can mean to emit (a sound or signal) or to distribute. It also has the common meaning of to stop working or to become exhausted.
- The machine gave out a loud beep. (emit)
- The teacher gave out the test papers. (distribute)
- My legs gave out after the long run. (failed/exhausted)
Verb
- give out (breath or an odor)
- The chimney exhales a thick smoke