To the fore Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹ

too thuh FOR

UK

tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔː

too thuh FAW

Definition

If someone or something comes to the fore, they become important, noticeable, or take a leading position in a situation.

Usage & Nuances

This is a somewhat formal or journalistic expression. Commonly used with 'come', 'bring', or 'move' (e.g., 'came to the fore', 'brought to the fore'). Not used for physical position, but for importance or prominence in discussion or events.

• Spanish: al frente - en primer plano
• Portuguese (BR): à frente - em evidência
• Portuguese (PT): à frente - em evidência
• Chinese (Simplified): 突出 - 显著位置
• Chinese (Traditional): 突出 - 顯著位置
• Hindi: सामने - प्रमुखता में
• Arabic: إلى الصدارة
• Bengali: সামনে - অগ্রভাগে
• Russian: на передний план - на первый план
• Japanese: 前面に - 表に
• Vietnamese: được đưa lên hàng đầu - nổi bật
• Korean: 전면에 - 눈에 띄게
• Turkish: öne çıkan - ön plana çıkan
• Urdu: سامنے - نمایاں مقام پر
• Indonesian: menonjol - ke permukaan

Example Sentences

After the scandal, honesty came to the fore.

basic

His leadership skills came to the fore during the crisis.

basic

Environmental issues have come to the fore recently.

basic

That idea really came to the fore in our last meeting.

natural

Women have come to the fore in politics in recent years.

natural

When the old CEO resigned, new voices quickly came to the fore at the company.

natural