bringingforth

Bringing forth is a verb phrase that means to cause to come into existence or to produce something. It can refer to biological reproduction—birthing or offspring—as well as to the creation, manifestation, or introduction of objects, ideas, or phenomena.

Etymology and usage: The expression arises from the combination of bring and forth, a construction common in English since the medieval period. In religious and literary texts, to bring forth is frequently used to denote giving birth or producing offspring, and the sense has broadened over time to include plants bearing fruit, animals producing young, or any act of bringing something into existence.

Contexts and examples: In biology and botany, a plant can bring forth flowers and fruit; in human reproduction, a mother can bring forth a child. In science, industry, or culture, the phrase is used metaphorically to indicate creation or introduction, as in bringing forth a new model, a breakthrough, or supporting evidence. For example, “The tree brings forth abundant fruit each season,” or “The team aims to bring forth innovative solutions.” The past tense form, brought forth, is common in narrative and reporting.

Related terms: Synonyms include produce, generate, yield, and bear, while related concepts include reproduction, production, emergence, and realization.

See also: reproduction, plant physiology, product development, evidence.