forward synonyms

forward

modif.

  1. Going forward

    advancing, progressing, leading on, ahead, progressive, onward, forth, propulsive, in advance.

    Antonyms backward*, retreating, regressive. *

  2. At a forward position

    front, first, foremost; see ahead 2.

  3. Bold

    presumptuous, impertinent, fresh*; see rude 2.

forward

v.

  1. To help advance

    advance, assist, further, promote; see promote 1.

  2. To send on

    deliver, transmit, reroute; see send 1. See syn. study at promote.

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