give forth

verb — 3 senses

give forth

verb
1

To emit or release something.

  • The chimney gave forth a cloud of grey smoke.
2

To emanate.

  • The roses give forth a very heady scent at this time of the year.
3

To utter or publish.

  • 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.1886, Friends Intelligencer, volume 43, page 726:

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