fore

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to public attention or into a noticeable position:

Various ecological issues have come to the fore since the discovery of the hole in the earth's ozone layer.

(especially on ships) towards or in the front

used in golf to warn people that a ball is travelling through the air:

We yelled, "Fore!"

If you play golf, there's a good chance you're going to get hit. That's why everybody yells, "Fore!"

at or towards the front:

the forelegs (= front legs) of a horse

the foreground (= things that seem nearest to you) of a picture

a noticeable or public position:

The presidential campaign has brought the issue of big political contributions to the fore.

The fore is also the front, or a position at the front.

in or toward the front part of something, esp. a boat