to set forth
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4.2
- phrasal verb
- /sɛt fɔrθ/
- Formal
:
exponer
- And when you do a clinical study, you have to set forth your hypothesis before you start.
- principles set forth
- standards set forth
- goals set forth
So what happens is when I set the vision forth now, E when we say this is what we're going to do, guess what?
- So what happens is when I set the vision forth now, E when we say this is what we're going to do, guess what?
- Or look at examples of urban urban form which has set forth principles of natural accommodation.
- So he goes on, and he says the element in which individuality sets forth its shape.
Examples
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The scientist set forth his findings in a detailed report to the committee.
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Most significantly, the two sections purportedly set forth an identical standard of protection for endangered species.
Academic text (1991) -
So I view this as the student contract where I sort of set forth the expectations in the class.
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In the beginning, this law was set forth as the foundation of our national existence.
Academic text (1991) -
Section 1 of Article XI sets forth a general public policy regarding the environment and places a duty.
Academic text (1992) -
However, the US Constitution does not set forth any education requirements for presidents.
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Look, I'm just trying to follow the protocols set forth by the company.
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And the European Union should set forth in clear terms what criterion should be met in order for the embargo to be lifted.
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The 1984 Act sets forth standards for terminating an antidumping case on such a basis.
Academic text (1991) -
Both tests were administered in the standardized manner set forth in the test manuals.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Speak words to show information or feelings
∞
1.6
To say or write something clearly and officially
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3.2
To explain something clearly and in detail
118
3.5
To give clear, exact details about something
79
3.5
To explain something clearly and in detail
65
3.2
To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider
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4.5
To create and describe an idea, plan, or theory clearly
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2.7
Say or write something so people have no doubt
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3.2
To arrange objects or information in a clear organized way
20
7.3
Explain something in detail so people understand it
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5.8
To state an idea clearly so people understand
3
3.5
Make an idea or opinion clear so others understand
To explain an idea or meaning in detail
To say something firmly and seriously
Antonyms
How Fully
- Formal
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7.3
- Formal
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4.2
∞
2.8
∞
1.6
∞
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The sense 'to state or present' is directly derivable from combining 'set' (to put/place) with 'forth' (forward/out into notice): together they mean 'put forward' or 'present'. This is a regular compositional pattern (similar to 'put forth'/'set out') and a B1 learner who knows the constituents would likely infer the meaning.
Etymology
Set forth in speech or writing comes from the idea of placing something forward: to set (place) an idea forth (in front of others) so people can see or hear it. That's why set forth means 'to state or present'.