Forward: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'forward' in a broader sense to indicate moving something ahead, whether in physical terms or in terms of progress and development.

• The project has been forwarded to the next phase.
• Please forward all applications to the HR department.

Use 'send' in a broad range of contexts where you need to deliver something to someone, whether it's an email, message, letter, or package.

• Could you send that report to me by the end of the day?
• I need to send a birthday gift to my friend.

Use 'transmit' in more technical or formal contexts, particularly when referring to the transfer of data, signals, or diseases. It often has a technical or scientific connotation.

• The satellite will transmit data to the ground station.
• It's important to wash your hands to prevent transmitting germs.

Use 'pass on' when you want to give information, items, or messages to someone else. This phrase is often used in informal conversation.

• Can you pass on the message to John?
• I’ll pass on these documents to my colleague.

Use 'forward' when talking about sending something from one place to another, such as an email or a letter. It can also mean moving something in a direction ahead in a general sense.

• I will forward the email to you right away.
• Let's forward our plans to the next stage.

'Promote' is used when you want to talk about supporting or encouraging something to go further, such as an idea, a product, or a person in a job. It has a positive connotation.

• The company is trying to promote its new product.
• She was promoted to manager after just one year.

'Advance' is often used when talking about making progress or moving ahead in a more formal or general way. It's suitable for both physical movements and abstract progress, such as in technology or projects.

• The soldiers advanced into enemy territory.
• Technology has advanced significantly in the last decade.

'Facilitate' is best used when discussing helping something run more smoothly or making a process easier. It's often used in formal and professional settings.

• This new software will facilitate the workflow.
• The mediator's job is to facilitate discussions between the parties.

Use this when talking about moving in a direction that is in front of something or someone.

• The car moved forward slowly.
• She stepped forward to receive her award.

This word is suitable when referring to a position in front of someone or something in terms of distance or time.

• There is a long journey ahead of us.
• He finished the race ahead of everyone else.

Appropriate for describing movement that continues forward or progresses, typically used in more formal or figurative language.

• The soldiers marched onward despite the difficulties.
• From this day onward, I will strive to be better.