Synonyms

come forward

British

verb

to offer one's services; volunteer
to present oneself

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come forward Idioms

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

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come forward

Simon said she decided to come forward about her health issues after “so many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

Locals in Bordeaux have come forward to help.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

"Eligible individuals are encouraged to come forward to receive two doses of the MenB vaccine."

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

He said anybody who could help police should come forward.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Does this mean I have to come forward and prove that he’s a monster?

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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