set forth
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To state; describe; give an account of.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Where any judge falls under any of the challengeable grounds set forth in section 13, the judge may state the grounds to the Court and remove himself from the case concerned.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To present for consideration; to propose.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To begin a journey or expedition.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “set forth” mean?
To state; describe; give an account of.
Is “set forth” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.