phrasal verb / formal verb · academic
set forth
UK/sɛt fɔːθ/US/sɛt fɔrθ/set FORTH
task2speaking
state, explain, or present something clearly, often in writing or formally
Examples
“The article sets forth several recommendations for reducing urban pollution.”
“The contract sets forth the responsibilities of both parties.”
“In the introduction, the author sets forth the theoretical framework for the research.”
Band 8 sentence
“The essay sets forth a nuanced argument about how urban design influences social behaviour, supported by several case studies.”
Collocations
- set forth the principles / set forth recommendations
- set forth in the document
Word family
set forth phrasal verbsets forth phrasal verb (3rd sg)set forth (past: set forth) phrasal verb (past)setting forth gerund
Common mistakes
set forward→set forth
present forth→set forth / present
Say it for a higher band
5present→6state→7+set forth
Synonyms
present
state
Easily confused
lay out
“The proposal lays out a timetable for implementation.”
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