Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see come, forward. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To offer help or information (especially, about a crime).

(transitive) To approach.

(transitive) To affect negatively or cause discord between (someone) and another person.

(transitive) To have as one's birthplace or nationality. / (transitive) To be derived from.

One who abandons or withdraws from an established religion, opinion, custom, creed, etc. / One who seeks radical political or religious reform.

(idiomatic) To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.

(idiomatic) To fight; to initiate physical conflict, especially subsequent to escalating tension or antagonism.

(music) An instruction to play without improvised ornamentation or rhythmic alteration.

(obsolete) Coming back, return.

(transitive) To affect in a sudden, unprecedented or surprising manner; to overwhelm a person's ordinarily contrary impulse.