How to Pronounce "thrust forward"
expression
ˈθɹəst/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
THRUST FOR-werd
θɹˈʌst/ /fˈɔːwəd
thruhst FAW-wuhd
Definition
To push something or someone quickly and forcefully in a forward direction. It can also mean to move yourself or something ahead with energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹəst/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
British English
θɹˈʌst/ /fˈɔːwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THRUST FOR-werd
UK
thruhst FAW-wuhd
Listen in Context
He thrust forward his hand to greet her.
The knight thrust forward his sword in battle.
Suddenly, the boat thrust forward through the waves.
She thrust forward her ideas in the meeting, determined to be heard.