Call Forth

Pronunciation: /kɔl fɔrθ/

Definitions of call forth

verb to evoke or summon something, typically a feeling or reaction

Example Sentences

A1 I called forth my dog by whistling.

A2 The magician called forth a rabbit from his hat.

B1 The leader called forth a meeting to discuss the new project.

B2 The ritual called forth the spirits of the ancestors.

C1 The powerful speech called forth a wave of emotions in the audience.

C2 The artist's work has the ability to call forth deep contemplation in the viewer.

Examples of call forth in a Sentence

formal The magician was able to call forth a majestic dragon during the performance.

informal I can't believe she was able to call forth such a huge crowd for the event.

slang The DJ really knows how to call forth the party animals on the dance floor.

figurative The painting seemed to call forth emotions I didn't even know I had.

Grammatical Forms of call forth

• past tense: called forth
• plural: call forth
• comparative: more call forth
• superlative: most call forth
• present tense: calls forth
• future tense: will call forth
• perfect tense: has called forth
• continuous tense: is calling forth
• singular: calls forth
• positive degree: call forth
• infinitive: to call forth
• gerund: calling forth
• participle: called forth

Origin and Evolution of call forth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'call forth' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ceallian' meaning to summon or shout.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'call forth' has retained its original meaning of summoning or invoking something, but has also come to be used more broadly to mean to bring something into existence or action.