come forth

C1 formal intransitive intransitive

In simple words

to come out or appear

Literal meaning: to move forward from a place

Meanings

1 C1 formal

uncommon

to appear or step forward

"No witnesses came forth during the first week of the inquiry."

"Lazarus, come forth!"
— The Bible, John 11:43 (KJV)

Grammar: inseparable

2 C1 idiomatic formal

rare

to become known or be revealed

"New details came forth after the report was published."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Often found in literary, biblical, ceremonial, or dramatic language rather than everyday conversation.

witnesses evidence truth heroes light statement

Base

come forth

I/you/we/they

3rd person

comes forth

he/she/it

Past simple

came forth

yesterday

Past participle

come forth

have + pp

-ing form

coming forth

continuous

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appear emerge come out step forward be revealed

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