give forth

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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.

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