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
come forward
to offer help or information