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

One of the strangers, a blonde with an intense face and a dark suit, stepped forward. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, minister for the environment and energy security, said the vote marked a historic step forward for Italy. — Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

McCarty, Faces Nightclub owner Terry Sidie and others stepped forward Monday to talk public safety. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The key themes now are romance, dating, children or fertility, expression or hobbies—so one of these could be taking steps forward, but also sending you mixed messages about where. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for step forward

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