come forward

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come forward

A shy student finally decides to come forward and answer the teacher's question.

Definition

Verb: - To offer oneself for a task or to provide information, especially voluntarily; to present oneself or make oneself known, typically in response to a need or request.

Usage

This verb is used when someone voluntarily offers to help, to take responsibility, or to provide important information, often in a situation where such action is needed. It implies initiative and a willingness to be involved.

Examples
  • Verb:
    • No witnesses have come forward with information about the accident.
    • We need volunteers to come forward and help organize the event.
    • After the appeal, several people came forward to identify the suspect.
Advanced Usage
  • "to come forward as": To present oneself in a specific role or capacity.
    • She came forward as a candidate for the leadership position.
  • "to come forward with": To present or offer something, such as evidence, an idea, or money.
    • The company came forward with a substantial donation for the charity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Step forward: A direct synonym with nearly identical meaning and usage.
    • We are asking anyone who saw anything to step forward.
  • Volunteer (verb): To offer to do something without being forced or paid. While similar, "volunteer" is broader and can be used for any offer of service, whereas "come forward" often implies a response to a specific, sometimes public, need.
Synonyms
  • Step up: To volunteer or take responsibility.
  • Present oneself: To make one's presence or availability known.
  • Offer one's services: To make a formal offer to help.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Come out: To make something known publicly. While related, "come out" is often used for revealing a secret or fact (e.g., ), whereas "come forward" is a more active, personal act of presenting oneself.
  • Step up to the plate: An idiom meaning to take responsibility or action when it is needed.
Related Idioms
  • Answer the call: To respond to a request or need for help.
    • Many citizens answered the call and came forward to assist.
  • Take the initiative: To be the first to take action in a situation.
    • The success of the project depended on someone taking the initiative and coming forward to lead it.
come forward

A shy student finally decides to come forward and answer the teacher's question.

Verb
  1. make oneself visible; take action
    • Young people should step to the fore and help their peers

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