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gave forth

gave forth is the simple past of give forth.

Meaning of give forth

Verb

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.
    Synonyms:
    deliver
  2. (transitive) To emanate.
    • The roses give forth a very heady scent at this time of the year.
  3. (transitive) 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
    Synonyms:
    deliver

Questions about gave forth

What is gave forth the simple past of?
Gave forth is the simple past of give forth.

Words near gave forth in the dictionary

  1. gave curry
  2. gave dap
  3. gave dome
  4. gave ear
  5. gave face
  6. gave forth
  7. gave gray hair to
  8. gave grey hair to
  9. gave ground
  10. gave hat
  11. gave head

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