step forward

verb

stepped forward; stepping forward; steps forward

: to give or offer help, information, etc.

A witness stepped forward to identify the robber.

Examples of step forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coach Mike McCarthy and QB Aaron Rodgers also believe that third-year wide receiver Roman Wilson has taken the necessary step forward to be a key contributor this year. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

The Eagles took another step forward, picking up a 20-10 victory over a talented Arlington squad that defeated Byron Nelson in Week 1. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

The achievement represents a step forward in the usefulness of hydrogen mapping. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for step forward

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