bring forward

phrase

1

: to produce to view : introduce

brought new evidence forward

2

: to carry (a total) forward

Examples of bring forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The final appeal tribune analyzes issues brought forward by the FIA president or raised by any of the National Sporting Authorities in motorsports. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Clancy, who was left paralyzed by a suicide attempt that followed the killings, was brought forward in her wheelchair to listen. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

In a Facebook post Tuesday, Kayatta said the compensation proposal should not have been included in a broader policy update and should instead have been brought forward as a standalone item. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

For his part, Delepierre added that the tie-up brings forward the notion that fashion doesn’t have to sacrifice comfort and technique for good design. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for bring forward

• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward
• carryforward
• equatorward
• shoreward