give forth

English

Verb

give forth (third-person singular simple present gives forth, present participle giving forth, simple past gave forth, past participle given forth)

1. (transitive) To emit or release something.

   The chimney gave forth a cloud of grey smoke.

2. (transitive) To emanate.

   The roses give forth a very heady scent at this time of the year.

3. (transitive) To utter or publish.
   • 1886, Friends Intelligencer, volume 43, page 726:

     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.

Anagrams

• forgiveth, forthgive