bring forward
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle forward
Meanings
Move an event to an earlier time or date
Why “forward”? An event is moved to an earlier time, or a clock is set to show a later time.
“They brought the meeting forward to Monday.”
“The clinic brought my appointment forward to Friday.”
Present information or an idea for people to consider
Why “forward”? An idea is presented, or a person volunteers, for others to consider.
“The lawyer brought forward new evidence.”
“Maya brought the safety issue forward at the meeting.”
Don't confuse with
Bring forward means move an event to an earlier time or date. Bring together means cause people to meet or form a group.
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“They brought the meeting forward to Monday.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
bring together
A contrast learners often mix up
Cause people to meet or form a group
come forward
Same forward pattern: showing
Volunteer information or help, especially to authorities
put forward
Same forward pattern: showing
Propose or suggest; Advance a clock
step forward
Same forward pattern: showing
Volunteer to take responsibility or come into view
bring about
Same base verb: bring
Cause something to happen
bring along
Same base verb: bring
Take someone or something with you
bring around
Same base verb: bring
Help someone wake up again after fainting or a medical procedure; Persuade someone to change their opinion
bring back
Same base verb: bring
Return with someone or something to the original place; Cause memories to return to the mind; Reintroduce a custom, law or product
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