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call forth

phr. v..
C1 Advanced Oxford

phr. v.. to cause a particular reaction, feeling, or memory to happen.

phr. v.. to elicit or evoke a specific response, quality, or manifestation; often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the provocation of an abstract result.


SIMPLE

The old song calls forth memories of my childhood.

CONTEXTUAL

The leader's speech was designed to call forth a sense of national pride among the citizens.

COMPLEX

The harsh economic conditions called forth a spirit of resilience and innovation that transformed the local industry.

Particles
forth
Separability
optional
Pattern
call + forth + object
Usage

usually followed by an abstract noun like 'memories', 'emotions', or 'responses'.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'evoke' (more common in academic writing) or 'bring out' (more informal); 'call forth' suggests a more powerful or deliberate summoning of a quality.

Pitfall

The news called forth to many questions.The news called forth many questions.this phrasal verb is transitive and takes a direct object without an extra preposition like 'to'.

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