Phrasal verbs with "forward" typically convey the ideas of advancement, sending on, promotion, or bringing something to attention. The particle “forward” adds a nuance of moving ahead, passing along, or looking ahead.
Common meanings of "forward" in phrasal verbs
- Advancing or moving ahead (e.g. move forward, step forward)
- Sending on or passing along (e.g. pass forward, send forward)
- Promoting or contributing (e.g. put forward, bring forward)
- Looking ahead or anticipating (e.g. plan forward, think forward)
Tips to remember
- Visualize “forward” as toward the future or toward the recipient.
- Many “forward” verbs involve sending, suggesting, or making progress.
Example
Please put forward your ideas and then move forward with the project.
Full list of phrasal verbs with forward
bring forward
to move something to an earlier time
carry forward
to move something to a later time or into the future
come forward
to offer help or information
go forward
to move ahead or proceed with something
look forward
to anticipate something with pleasure
move forward
to advance or make progress
pass forward
to give or send something to the next person or place ahead
press forward
to continue moving ahead
push forward
to continue moving forward despite difficulties
put forward
to suggest an idea or plan
roll forward
to move ahead by turning over or progressing
send forward
to send something on to another person or place for action or consideration
step forward
to move forward by taking a step