To the fore

To the fore
Fore Fore, n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future. [1913 Webster]

{At the fore} (Naut.), at the fore royal masthead; -- said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc.

{To the fore}. (a) In advance; to the front; to a prominent position; in plain sight; in readiness for use. (b) In existence; alive; not worn out, lost, or spent, as money, etc. [Irish] ``While I am to the fore.'' --W. Collins. ``How many captains in the regiment had two thousand pounds to the fore?'' --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]


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  • At the fore — Fore Fore, n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future. [1913 Webster] {At the fore} (Naut.), at the fore royal masthead; said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc. {To the fore}. (a) In advance; to the front; to a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • to the fore — adverb (or adjective) 1. a. : within call b. : in a still surviving state : alive 2. : in available or ready condition used of money, credit, or other resources 3 …   Useful english dictionary

  • to the fore — to a position that cannot be ignored. Whenever he is challenged, his stubbornness comes to the fore. The doom and gloom guys are sure trade wars will rise to the fore again soon. Usage notes: often used in the form bring to the fore: Dry… …   New idioms dictionary

  • to the fore — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. * /The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial./ * /In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • to the fore — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. * /The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial./ * /In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • to\ the\ fore — adv or adj. phr. Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial. In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore …   Словарь американских идиом

  • to the fore — into a position of importance The issue of taxation has once again come to the fore. The new legislation brings patients needs to the fore …   English dictionary

  • at the fore — adverb (or adjective) : on the foremast usually at the masthead used of a flag hoisted as a signal (as for sailing) * * * at the fore Displayed on the foremast (of a flag) • • • Main Entry: ↑fore …   Useful english dictionary

  • to the fore — ► to the fore in or to a conspicuous or leading position. Main Entry: ↑fore …   English terms dictionary

  • at the fore — In a leading position …   The small dictionary of idiomes

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