Phrasal verb
issue forth
Definition
phrasal verb. to come out of a place in a steady flow or a large group.
phrasal verb. to emerge or flow out from a source; often used to describe liquids, sounds, or groups of people moving in a continuous stream.
Examples
“Smoke began to issue forth from the old chimney.”
“As soon as the gates opened, the crowd began to issue forth into the stadium.”
“A strange, rhythmic humming started to issue forth from the depths of the cave, echoing through the valley.”
Examples
simple
“Smoke began to issue forth from the old chimney.”
contextual
“As soon as the gates opened, the crowd began to issue forth into the stadium.”
complex
“A strange, rhythmic humming started to issue forth from the depths of the cave, echoing through the valley.”
Usage
usually followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the source.
Teaching tip
this is a highly formal or literary alternative to 'come out' or 'emerge'; it is rarely used in casual conversation.
Pitfall
The water issued forth the pipe.
The water issued forth from the pipe.
the verb requires the preposition 'from' to connect to the source of the movement.
Phrasal verb
Particles
forth
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
issue + forth + (from + object)
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
Scan code
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