set forward

To put or move something farther toward the front.

• Set the clock forward one hour.
• She set her chair forward a little.
• He set the hands forward to noon.

How to use it: set something forward (Set the clock forward one hour tonight.)

Similar words: move forward, advance

Opposites: move back

Common phrases: set something forward, set forward the clock, set forward one hour

To offer an idea, opinion, or theory for people to consider.

• She set forward a new idea.
• The writer sets forward a theory about language.
• Several plans were set forward at the meeting.

How to use it: set forward something (He set forward a proposal for a new school.)

Similar words: propose, put forward, suggest

Common phrases: set forward a theory, set forward a proposal, set something forward

To help someone or something make progress or succeed.

• Their gifts set forward our work.
• The grant set forward his research.
• She used her influence to set forward the young scholar.

How to use it: set forward someone/something (Their support set forward the cause of reform.)

Similar words: advance, promote, further

Opposites: hinder

Common phrases: set forward a cause, set someone forward, set something forward

To leave a place and begin a journey.

• We set forward at dawn.
• The travelers set forward along the narrow road.
• After resting, they set forward again.

How to use it: set forward for somewhere (They set forward for the distant town.)

Similar words: set off, depart, set out

Common phrases: set forward at dawn, set forward for somewhere, set forward again