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

On a day when second-round leader Ryan Gerard went backward with a 75, many others took a big step forward — even if the top of the leaderboard doesn't contain too many household names. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Yet, for millions living with untreatable neurological conditions, these chimeric rodents represent a crucial step forward — bringing the dark box of the human brain into the light. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Fifty years ago, NASA rolled out its first space shuttle while a host of iconic Star Trek actors watched on to celebrate the historic step forward in human spaceflight. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The organization remains hopeful that donors will step forward to help offset the rising expenses of transporting food throughout the region. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for step forward

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