HOLD FORTH


Meaning of HOLD FORTH in English

verb

Etymology: Middle English holden forth, from holden to hold + forth

transitive verb

: offer , exhibit , propound

hold forth the hopes of better times to come

hold it forth that one can cure all ailments of the spirit

intransitive verb

1. : to speak out in public especially at length : harangue , preach — often used disparagingly

2. : to conduct one's affairs

a group of nuclear physicists now holding forth at their annual convention

3. : to take place : undergo performance

a region in which every variety of winter sports holds forth

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