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What's "come forth" mean?

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Rebecca

"Come forth" means for something to emerge, appear, happen or occur. It's also similar to "come forward." It's a little formal in tone! Ex: We have to hope someone comes forth as a witness to the crime. Ex: The river water came forth with great force.

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