sets forth

Starts the journey

Sets forth means to present or explain something in a formal or systematic way: The contract sets forth the terms of the agreement, The Declaration sets forth certain inalienable rights.

It can also mean to begin a journey or undertaking: They set forth at dawn.

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embarks · hits the road · states · presents · declares · launches · commences · initiates · describes · delineates · begins · elucidates · introduces · kicks off · stipulates · proceeds · advances · undertakes

Opposites
physical departure/journey

sets fortharrives

Reaches a destination

returns · comes back · reaches · pulls in · lands

communication/presentation of ideas

sets forthconceals

Keeps from being seen

withholds · hides · suppresses · obscures · covers up

establishment/initiation

sets forthrescinds

Officially cancels or withdraws

revokes · abolishes · repeals · retracts · withdraws

Family

set, forth, sets, setting, setter, setters, forthcoming, forthwith, forthright

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G