Forwarded: meaning, definitions and examples
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forwarded
[ ˈfɔːrwərdəd ]
communication action
The term 'forwarded' refers to the act of sending or directing something to a different location or recipient, often used in the context of messages, emails, or packages. It implies a transfer of information or items from one person or place to another.
Synonyms
redirected, sent, transmitted.
Examples of usage
- She forwarded the email to her colleague.
- The package was forwarded to the new address.
- I have forwarded your request to the manager.
Translations
Translations of the word "forwarded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encaminhado
🇮🇳 आगे बढ़ाया गया
🇩🇪 weitergeleitet
🇮🇩 dikirimkan
🇺🇦 переслано
🇵🇱 przekazano
🇯🇵 転送された
🇫🇷 transféré
🇪🇸 reenviado
🇹🇷 iletildi
🇰🇷 전달됨
🇸🇦 تم إحالة
🇨🇿 předáno
🇸🇰 preposlané
🇨🇳 转发
🇸🇮 poslano
🇮🇸 framkvæmt
🇰🇿 жөнелтілген
🇬🇪 გადაწვდილი
🇦🇿 göndərilmiş
🇲🇽 reenviado
Etymology
The word 'forwarded' is the past participle form of the verb 'forward', which originated from the Old English 'foreweard', meaning 'toward the front'. The prefix 'fore-' means 'before' or 'in front of', denoting a movement toward a destination or goal. The usage of 'forward' in the modern sense emerged around the 19th century, particularly in the context of communication and mailing systems. The ability to 'forward' messages and packages became increasingly significant with the advent of telegraphy and later with electronic communication methods like email. Today, 'forwarded' is commonly associated with digital communication, where it indicates that information has been relayed or shared with others.