Set forth
verb
To start a journey.
They set forth at dawn to begin their journey.
Often appears as...
- set forth at dawn
- set forth on journey
verb
To explain something in detail.
The plan sets forth the steps to achieve the goals.
Often appears as...
- set forth the plan
- set forth the idea
verb
To establish a rule or a law.
The document sets forth the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Often appears as...
- set forth the rules
- set forth the policies
Usage tips
Legal
verb
To start a journey.
They set forth at dawn to begin their journey.
Often appears as...
- set forth at dawn
- set forth on journey
verb
To explain something in detail.
The plan sets forth the steps to achieve the goals.
Often appears as...
- set forth the plan
- set forth the idea
verb
To establish a rule or a law.
The document sets forth the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Often appears as...
- set forth the rules
- set forth the policies
Usage tips
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Journey Start
Use 'set forth' when someone embarks on a significant or metaphorical journey, not a short trip.
The explorers set forth into the unknown.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Set forth' can also mean to embark on non-physical journeys, such as starting a project.
We set forth on a journey of discovery within our company.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Flair
Adds a sense of formality, importance, or historic significance to the start of a journey.
They set forth to create a new nation.
Pro Tip 1/3Journey Start
Use 'set forth' when someone embarks on a significant or metaphorical journey, not a short trip.
The explorers set forth into the unknown.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Set forth' can also mean to embark on non-physical journeys, such as starting a project.
We set forth on a journey of discovery within our company.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Flair
Adds a sense of formality, importance, or historic significance to the start of a journey.
They set forth to create a new nation.
Pro Tip 1/3Journey Start
Use 'set forth' when someone embarks on a significant or metaphorical journey, not a short trip.
The explorers set forth into the unknown.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Set forth' can also mean to embark on non-physical journeys, such as starting a project.
We set forth on a journey of discovery within our company.
Pro Tip 3/3Historic Flair
Adds a sense of formality, importance, or historic significance to the start of a journey.
They set forth to create a new nation.
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