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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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“And when we needed a moment of levity, Glenn was not afraid to come forward and put a smile on people’s face.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In another post, he asked witnesses to come forward: “We want to hear from you,” Essayli posted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It appealed for anyone with concerns to come forward.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

"I would like other women this has happened to, to come forward, not to be afraid anymore," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He reasoned that everyone, especially Herbert Haupt, should have a chance to come forward and turn themselves in.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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