Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bring forward

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.89 in modern English

Syllables: bring -for-ward
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To call up for consideration.

verb

To make something happen earlier than originally planned.

Example Sentences

"Unsurprisingly, the Group was highly critical of the BTC's organisation and finances, and this prompted Marples to bring forward the Transport Act 1962, which created BR as a standalone entity with its own Board, headed by a full-time chairman. Beeching accepted this latter position, and initially became the BTC chairman in June 1961."
"The meeting has been brought forward by one day."

Inflected Forms

brings forward (present, singular) bringing forward (participle, present) brought forward (participle, past) brought forward (past)

Synonyms

call up advance

Questions

What does bring forward mean?: To call up for consideration.

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