set forth

/sɛt fɔrθ/

/sɛt fɔθ/

Other forms: setting forth; sets forth

Definitions of set forth

1. verb

   leave
   synonyms: depart, part, set off, set out, start, start out, take off

   types:

   lift off, take off

   depart from the ground

   roar off

   leave

   blaze, blaze out

   move rapidly and as if blazing

   sally forth, sally out

   set out in a sudden, energetic or violent manner

   type of:

   go away, go forth, leave

   go away from a place
2. verb

   state
   “set forth one's reasons”

   synonyms: exposit, expound

   types:

   depict, describe, draw

   give a description of

   premise

   set forth beforehand, often as an explanation

   represent

   describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

   delineate

   describe in vivid detail

   adumbrate, outline, sketch

   describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

   type of:

   dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out

   add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing