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Synonyms

come forward

British  

verb

  1. to offer one's services; volunteer

  2. to present oneself

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
come forward Idioms  

  1. Present oneself, offer one's services, as in The boss asked for more help, but no one was inclined to come forward. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Beere said the department had heard reports that some of the people who fled from police were injured, and he encouraged them to come forward.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Officials said three women had come forward with complaints against people in Epstein's circle.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

An appeal was launched to find Margaret's next of kin after she passed away on 9 April in hospital, but no one has come forward.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado also offered to field reports of misconduct from staffers afraid to come forward.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

I’ve given them so many opportunities to come forward with the truth.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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