come forward

verb

1. to offer one's services; volunteer

2. to present oneself

Idioms and Phrases

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

Mrs Mitchell said: "We believe a church has stood on this site in some capacity since around 600 AD. We're overwhelmed by all of those who have come forward to offer support."

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“I’m grateful to everyone who came forward and trusted us with their stories, and proud to have Alexandria Stapleton as the director on the project to bring this important story to the screen,” he said.

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Since then, the property’s price has changed multiple times, dropping to its lowest ask of $4.2 million in September, a move that finally appears to have prompted an eager buyer to come forward.

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The force has asked anyone with information to come forward and is interested to hear from anyone with information about a stolen car.

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“From the time we announced we had these baseballs until now, no one else has come forward and said they have the balls. There’s been no contention.”

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