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come forward
1. Lit. to move oneself forward. come forward and stand before the whole class.
2. Fig. to present oneself to offer evidence in court voluntarily. Why did you not come forward earlier in the trial? I was afraid to come forward during the trial.
come forward (with something)
to bring something, such as information, to someone's attention. Colleen came forward with a new idea. I hope you each can come forward with something useful.
come forward
to offer help or information The police hope that some witness to the shooting will come forward with information.
come forward
Present oneself, offer one's services, as in The boss asked for more help, but no one was inclined to come forward. [Early 1800s]
come forward
v.1. To step out and present oneself: The teacher asked the three boys to come forward and receive their award.
2. To offer information or assistance: After the fire, several families came forward with some money for the victims.