give forth

A somewhat archaic or formal expression meaning to emit, produce, or release something, such as a sound, smell, or speech. It can also mean to announce or declare something publicly.

• 🇫🇷Expression un peu archaïque ou formelle signifiant émettre, produire ou dégager quelque chose, comme un son, une odeur ou une parole. Peut aussi signifier annoncer ou proclamer quelque chose publiquement.

1. Emit or produce B2 formal

   To send out something such as a sound, smell, or light.

   • The flowers gave forth a sweet fragrance.
   • The old radio gave forth a crackling sound.
   • The volcano gave forth a plume of ash and smoke.

   🇫🇷Émettre ou produire

2. Express or utter C1 formal

   To produce or utter something, such as a statement or speech.

   • The speaker gave forth a powerful message about unity.
   • He gave forth a long sigh of relief.
   • The oracle gave forth a prophecy.

   🇫🇷Émettre, produire (en parlant d'une parole)