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Synonyms for set forth

  • verb

Most common

express display exhibit manifest depart describe set forward prefer

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Express

show, express, display, exhibit, manifest, unfold, expound formal, exposit rare

2. Depart

set out, start out, part, leave, depart, start dated

3. Put forward — to present for consideration; to propose

put forward, propose dated

4. Describe

describe, state, report, represent, paint, render, portray, depict, delineate

Other

set forward, prefer

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To present for consideration; to propose.

  2. v. 2

    To state; describe; give an account of.

  3. v. 3

    To begin a journey or expedition.

    Columbus set forth with three small ships.

  4. v. 4

    To start.

Choose the right word

Set Forth or Sto?

sto, stand) is to set forth explicitly, formally, or particularly in speech or writing.

J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)

Example sentences

  • express Holding hands can express love between two people.
  • display The author doesn't display much talent in his book.
  • exhibit Tom started to exhibit his supernatural abilities.
  • manifest I manifest my heart's desires quickly and easily.
  • depart At what time does the taxi to the airport depart?
  • describe Please describe to me exactly what happened there.

By length

4 letters
part1, show1
5 letters
state1, start1, leave1, paint1
6 letters
report2, prefer2, render2, depart2, unfold2, depict2
7 letters
express2, display2, exhibit3, propose2, portray2, expound2, exposit
8 letters
describe2, manifest3
9 letters
represent3, delineate4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (report2 = 2 syllables).