go forth

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Definition
  1. Verb (intransitive):
    • To move or travel away from a place; to depart. This is the primary meaning, indicating the act of leaving a starting point.
    • To come out or emerge from a source. This meaning describes something originating from or exiting a place or state.
Usage
  • As an intransitive verb, "go forth" does not take a direct object. It is often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., , , ) to indicate the starting point or destination.
  • It is a formal or literary synonym for "leave," "depart," or "emerge."
Examples
  • To depart from a place:
    • The knights prepared to go forth into battle.
    • You have my blessing to go forth and explore the world.
  • To emerge or come out:
    • A strange sound went forth from the ancient cave.
    • The command went forth from the king's chamber.
Advanced Usage
  • Biblical/Historical Context: Frequently used in religious, historical, or ceremonial texts to denote a command, a journey, or a proclamation beginning.
    • "Go forth and multiply," said the Lord.
    • The decree went forth to all corners of the empire.
Variants and Related Words
  • Forth (adverb): Forward in time, place, or order; out into view.
    • From that day forth, everything changed.
  • Forthcoming (adjective): About to happen or appear; ready when needed.
    • The forthcoming book will be published next month.
Synonyms
  • Depart: To leave, especially to start a journey.
  • Leave: To go away from.
  • Emerge: To become visible or known; to come out.
  • Issue: To come out from a source.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Go out: To leave one's home for a social event.
    • They go out for dinner every Friday.
  • Go off: To leave a place, especially for a particular purpose.
    • He went off to war.
Related Idioms
  • Go forth and conquer: An expression encouraging someone to venture out and achieve great success.
    • With your degree in hand, it's time to go forth and conquer the business world.
Verb
  1. come out of
    • Water issued from the hole in the wall
    • The words seemed to come out by themselves
  2. go away from a place
    • At what time does your train leave?
    • She didn't leave until midnight
    • The ship leaves at midnight