come forward

Meanings

• Verb

  Move closer or come into a place where one can be dealt with or dealt with more easily.

  - "The witnesses were asked to come forward and testify in court."
  - "The suspect came forward to confess his crime."
  - "I urge you to come forward with any information you may have."

• Verb

  Present oneself, make an appearance, or take part in an activity.

  - "The new employee was asked to come forward and introduce himself."
  - "The students were asked to come forward for their awards."
  - "I encourage you to come forward and join our volunteer program."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with come forward
worm , swarm , harm

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Variants

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came forward , come forward , comes forward , coming forward

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English 'cuman' meaning 'to come' or 'go' and 'forth' meaning 'forward'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'come forward' is often used in the context of witness protection programs.

2. The term 'come forward' was used extensively during the Watergate scandal in the 1970s.

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Related Concepts

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1. testify: The act of giving evidence or making a statement in a court of law.

2. confess: The act of acknowledging and admitting a fault or mistake.

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Culture

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In literature, 'come forward' is often used in the context of court proceedings or confessions. It is also used metaphorically to mean 'take action' or 'make a contribution'.

How to Memorize "come forward"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself moving closer to a situation or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'come forward' with the idea of taking action or making a contribution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Come Forward, Take Action'.

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