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Definition forward in American English

forward verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfɔrwərd/
1

to send a letter, package, e-mail, etc. that has been sent to your address to someone else at another address

Example

Your enquiry has been forwarded to our head office.

Synonyms and related words
send ship send out address ASCII art attach
2

to help something to progress or get better

Example

a good opportunity to forward your cause

Synonyms and related words
foster get past promote
Definition forward in American English

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