phrasal verb 'come forward'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
come forward
[kʌm ˈfɔːrwərd]
to offer help or information

Other meanings

  • to volunteer for something
  • to make oneself known
  • to step into public attention (especially in official or legal matters)

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "come forward"

  • Several witnesses came forward after the incident.
  • No one has come forward to claim the prize.
  • She came forward with evidence supporting the investigation.

Features of Using "come forward"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Intransitive Level:B2 Verb:come Particle:forward

Often used in legal, official, or emergency contexts.

Implies a voluntary or brave action.

Common with phrases like "with information", "as a witness", or "to help".

Other phrasal verbs with the verb come

comein

come in

to enter a place
comeback

come back

return to a place
comeup

come up

to appear or be mentioned unexpectedly
come-down

come down

to fall to the ground
coming-out

come out

to appear or become visible or known
come-over

come over

to visit someone at their place
come-across

come across

to find something by chance
come along

come along

to go somewhere with someone
idea

come up with

to think of or produce (an idea, etc.)
come by

come by

to visit someone briefly
come-across-as

come across as

to give a particular impression (usually unintentionally)