bring forth

phrase

Synonyms of bring forthnext
1
: bear
brought forth fruit
2
: to give birth to : produce
3
: to set forth for consideration : adduce
bring forth persuasive arguments

Examples of bring forth in a Sentence

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Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate. Dj Simmons august 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 Financial backgrounds can significantly influence one’s choice to bring or not to bring forth an alienation of affection case. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Carruthers is taking the issue to his state and city representatives to ensure solutions are brought forth. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026 Not really, but Hathaway brings forth a louder, tenacious side to the character that isn’t quite picked up in literary translations of the poem. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring forth

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring forth was before the 12th century

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“Bring forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20forth. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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