bring forth

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[edit] Verb

Infinitive
bring forth

Third person singular
brings forth

Simple past
brought forth

Past participle
brought forth

Present participle
bringing forth

bring forth (third-person singular simple present brings forth, present participle bringing forth, simple past and past participle brought forth)

  1. To produce, bear as fruit
    Their orchard brings forth magnificent fruit.
  2. To give birth.
    Queen Anne Boleynbrought forth daughters but no male heir.
  3. To create, generate, bring into existence.
    He has the ability to bring forth new ideas when they are needed.
  4. To display, produce, bring out for display.
    Against all expectations, the accused managed to bring forth convincing evidence of his innocence.

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