1. produce and send out(a sound,smell,etc. )產生;發生(聲音等)
The bell,when struck,gives forth a sound. 鐘被敲打時就發出聲響。
Jasmin gives forth a pleasant fragrance. 茉莉花散發出一種誘人的芳香。
2. publish;report發表;公布;傳說
He has given forth three books in a year. 他在一年之內已發表了3本書。
Soon after,it was given forth,and believed by many that Hitler was dead. 不久有消息傳來,說希特勒已經死去,很多人都相信這個傳聞。