show forth
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: shew forth
Meaning · English
To exhibit; to demonstrate.
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
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).
Common questions
What does “show forth” mean?
To exhibit; to demonstrate.
Is “show forth” formal or informal?
show forth is generally archaic.