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giving forth

giving forth is the present participle and gerund 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 giving forth

What is giving forth the present participle and gerund of?
Giving forth is the present participle and gerund of give forth.

Words near giving forth in the dictionary

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

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