Phrasal verb
go forth
Definition
phrasal verb. to leave a place and go out into the world, often to start a new journey or task.
phrasal verb. to depart from a location in order to move forward or outward; often carries a formal, imperative, or biblical tone suggesting a mission or new beginning.
Examples
“The graduates were told to go forth and find their dreams.”
“After receiving their instructions, the explorers prepared to go forth into the unknown wilderness.”
“The decree commanded the messengers to go forth to every corner of the empire and announce the new law to the citizens.”
Examples
simple
“The graduates were told to go forth and find their dreams.”
contextual
“After receiving their instructions, the explorers prepared to go forth into the unknown wilderness.”
complex
“The decree commanded the messengers to go forth to every corner of the empire and announce the new law to the citizens.”
Usage
highly formal and often used in speeches, religious texts, or literature rather than daily conversation.
Teaching tip
anchor this to the word 'forward' to help students remember 'forth' means moving away from a starting point; mention its frequent use in graduation ceremonies.
Phrasal verb
Particles
forth
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
go + forth
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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