bring forth

bring forth(

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(to provoke)

a. dar lugar a

The governor hopes the new policy will bring forth a new era of economic progress.El gobernador espera que la política nueva dé lugar a una nueva época de progreso económico.

b. suscitar

The findings of the study brought forth a series of new questions.Los hallazgos del estudio suscitaron una serie de preguntas nuevas.

A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).

(literary)

A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).

(old-fashioned)

(to give birth to)

a. dar a luz a

The king wanted to have his marriage annulled because his wife had failed to bring forth an heir.El rey quería que anularan su matrimonio porque su esposa había fallado en dar a luz a un heredero.

A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).

(literary)

A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).

(old-fashioned)

(to take out)

a. extraer

The prince opened the chest and brought forth a beautiful amulet.El príncipe abrió el baúl y extrajo un hermoso amuleto.

b. sacar

The wizard reached into his pocket and brought forth a small, shiny, blue stone.El mago metió la mano en el bolsillo y sacó una pequeña piedra brillante, de color azul.

bring forth

transitive verb

[+child] dar a luz a; [+protests, criticism] dar lugar a; suscitar (formal);

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