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]

Example Sentences

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"These kinds of things stop really good candidates from coming forward," she added.

From BBC

The force said inquires were continuing and urged anyone with information to come forward.

From BBC

"We've worked really hard to try and improve confidence for victims to come forward and report because we want to be able to provide victims with the support that they may need," he said.

From BBC

Appearing in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing, and neither Clinton has been accused of misconduct by Epstein survivors who have come forward so far.

From BBC

The glowing head backed away, came forward once more.

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