give forth

present singular third person gives forth · participle present giving forth · past gave forth · participle past given forth

1. transitiveTo emit or release something.

   The chimney gave forth a cloud of grey smoke.

   Synonyms: deliver

2. transitiveTo emanate.

   The roses give forth a very heady scent at this time of the year.

3. transitiveTo 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