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1. Also, put forth. Start a journey, as in We plan to set forth at daybreak, or They put forth for France tomorrow. [c. 1400] 2. Present for consideration; also, express in words, as in She set forth a very sensible plan, or We need to set forth our ideas clearly. [Early 1500s] 3. See PUT FORTH, def. 3.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): set something forth
to explain something; to present some information. • She set her ideas forth in an organized and interesting manner. • Please set forth your thoughts quickly and concisely.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs