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Definition forward in British English

forward verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d/
1

to send a letter, parcel, email 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 post ship 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 promote nurse
Definition forward in British English

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