Set forth on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈfɔɹθ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SET FORTH AWN
sˈɛt/ /fˈɔːθ/ /ˈɒn
SET FAWTH ON
Definition
To begin a journey or adventure, often used in a formal or literary sense.
Usage & Nuances
'Set forth on' is formal or literary; common with 'journey', 'adventure', or 'expedition'. In everyday speech, people usually say 'set out', 'head out', or 'leave'. Best used in storytelling, speeches, or written narratives.
Spanish: emprender - iniciar (un viaje, una aventura, etc.)Portuguese (BR): partir para - embarcar em - iniciar (uma viagem, aventura, etc.)Portuguese (PT): partir para - iniciar (uma viagem, aventura, etc.)Chinese (Simplified): 启程 - 出发（去某地、某事）Chinese (Traditional): 啟程 - 出發（去某地、某事）Hindi: प्रस्थान करना - शुरुआत करना (यात्रा, अभियान आदि)Arabic: انطلق في - بدأ (رحلة، مغامرة، إلخ)Bengali: রওনা হওয়া - শুরু করা (একটি ভ্রমণ, অভিযান ইত্যাদি)Russian: отправиться в - начать (путешествие, приключение и т.п.)Japanese: 出発する - 旅立つVietnamese: lên đường - bắt đầu (một chuyến đi, cuộc hành trình, v.v.)Korean: 출발하다 - 나서다 (여정, 모험 등)Turkish: yola çıkmak - başlamak (bir yolculuğa, maceraya vb.)Urdu: روانہ ہونا - آغاز کرنا (سفر، مہم وغیرہ)Indonesian: berangkat - memulai (perjalanan, petualangan, dll.)
Example Sentences
They set forth on their journey early in the morning.
basic
The explorers set forth on a dangerous expedition.
basic
Before we set forth on our trip, let's check the map.
basic
We packed our bags and set forth on a road trip across the country.
natural
With great excitement, the team set forth on their new adventure.
natural
Centuries ago, sailors would set forth on long voyages not knowing what awaited them.
natural