to produce, create, or reveal something
to make something appear or be produced
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
to produce or create something
"The research brought forth several unexpected questions."
By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit.
— The Bible, Matthew 7:16-17 (King James Version)
to reveal or make something known
"The inquiry brought forth new evidence at the last minute."
to give birth to a child or produce fruit or young
"In the story, the queen brings forth an heir after many years."
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes.
— The Bible, Luke 2:7 (King James Version)
to carry something forward into view
to make something appear or be produced
Often literary, biblical, or formal. Common with evidence, results, fruit, ideas, and children in older styles.
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