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单词 set something forth
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to state or present (an argument or facts)
He set forth the basis of his approach to teaching students.
Synonyms
present
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
describe
We asked her to describe what she had seen.
explain
He explained the process to us in simple terms.
detail
The report detailed the changes that would be implemented.
advance
Many theories have been advanced as to why this is.
relate
He was relating a story he had once heard.
define
How exactly do you define reasonable behaviour?
illustrate
She illustrates her analysis with extracts from interviews and discussions.
put forward
recount
He then recounted the story.
expound
Schmidt continued to expound his theories on economics.
See set

Additional synonyms

in the sense of advance
Definition
to present an idea for consideration
Many theories have been advanced as to why this is.
Synonyms
suggest,
offer,
present,
propose,
allege,
cite,
advocate,
submit,
prescribe,
put forward,
proffer,
adduce,
offer as a suggestion
in the sense of define
Definition
to describe the nature of
How exactly do you define reasonable behaviour?
Synonyms
describe,
interpret,
characterize,
explain,
spell out,
expound,
put into words,
give the meaning of
in the sense of describe
Definition
to give an account of (something or someone) in words
We asked her to describe what she had seen.
Synonyms
relate,
tell,
report,
present,
detail,
explain,
express,
illustrate,
set out,
specify,
chronicle,
recount,
recite,
impart,
narrate,
set forth,
give an account of,
put in words

Nearby words of
set something forth

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  • set the seal on something

Synonyms of 'set something forth'

set something forth

Additional synonyms

in the sense of detail
Definition
to list fully
The report detailed the changes that would be implemented.
Synonyms
list,
describe,
relate,
catalogue,
portray,
specify,
depict,
recount,
rehearse,
recite,
narrate,
delineate,
enumerate,
itemize,
tabulate,
particularize
in the sense of explain
Definition
to make something easily understandable, esp. by giving a clear and detailed account of it
He explained the process to us in simple terms.
Synonyms
make clear or plain,
describe,
demonstrate,
illustrate,
teach,
define,
solve,
resolve,
interpret,
disclose,
unfold,
clarify,
clear up,
simplify,
expound,
elucidate,
put into words,
throw light on,
explicate (formal),
give the details of
in the sense of expound
Definition
to explain a theory, belief, etc. in detail
Schmidt continued to expound his theories on economics.
Synonyms
explain,
describe,
illustrate,
interpret,
unfold,
spell out,
set forth,
elucidate,
explicate (formal)
in the sense of illustrate
Definition
to clarify or explain by use of examples or comparisons
She illustrates her analysis with extracts from interviews and discussions.
Synonyms
explain,
describe,
interpret,
sum up,
make clear,
clarify,
summarize,
bring home,
point up,
make plain,
elucidate
in the sense of recount
Definition
to tell the story or details of
He then recounted the story.
Synonyms
tell,
report,
detail,
describe,
relate,
repeat,
portray,
depict,
rehearse,
recite,
tell the story of,
narrate,
delineate,
enumerate,
give an account of
in the sense of relate
Definition
to tell (a story) or describe (an event)
He was relating a story he had once heard.
Synonyms
tell,
recount,
report,
present,
detail,
describe,
chronicle,
rehearse,
recite,
impart,
narrate,
set forth,
give an account of
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