I will forward

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I will forward" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when indicating that you will send information, a message, or a document to someone else. Example: "I received your request, and I will forward the details to the team shortly."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

13 human-written examples

Let C k (i) be the colour code of node i, and node i will forward only to the next relay nodes with a colour code equal to C k−1 or C k.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

RSU i responds immediately to v1, if the set is always available in the storage; otherwise, if the set is not existent or has been expired, RSU i will forward the request to its server on the Internet, denoted as Root.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

Node i forwards a Fant according to Procedure sendFant(i), if node i has routing information available for d, the node i will forward it to next node j with probability (P_{i}(j)=frac {{ phi _{jd})^{beta }}} {sum _{sin N_{i}}{ phi _{sd})^{beta }}}), where N i is the neighbor node set of node i, and β is a constant parameter.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

I will forward your response to the Detroit News and the local FBI.

The New Yorker

I will forward the suggestion along, as soon as authors can pack arenas full and pirated e-books can serve as concert fliers.

The New York Times

I will forward your column to my Senators De Wine and Voinovich and Congressman — though fortunately, they do not need my reminder — you wont see their names on the Abramoff lists!

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

45 human-written examples

If you're interested, send me an email and I'll forward it on to Robin.

The Guardian - Sport

"When finished I'll forward it to son George, owner (with others) of the Rangers.

The New York Times

If anyone is interested, email me and I'll forward it on to Robin.

The Guardian - Sport

This just in from Sara Torvalds – if anyone's keen @SaraxCricket on Twitter or email me and I'll forward it on.

The Guardian - Sport

And I'll forward things along as need be (without typing anything beyond an email address).

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "I will forward" in professional communication, be specific about what you are forwarding and to whom. For example, "I will forward the contract to the legal team for review."

Common error

Avoid using "I will forward" without specifying what you are forwarding. Instead of saying "I will forward it," clarify by saying "I will forward the email" or "I will forward the document."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I will forward" functions as a declarative statement indicating a future action. It specifies the intention of the speaker to transmit or send something to another party. Ludwig confirms that this is a grammatically sound and usable phrase.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

40%

Science

30%

Formal & Business

10%

Less common in

Wiki

10%

Academia

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I will forward" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase that indicates a future action of transmitting something to someone else. As Ludwig confirms, it's often used in professional and neutral contexts, particularly in news and media, science, and formal business communications. While there are several alternative ways to express this intention, it's important to be clear about what exactly you're forwarding to avoid any ambiguity. The phrase is categorized as uncommon, reflecting its frequency of use.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I'll send

Shortened form using a contraction; less formal.

I shall forward

More formal alternative, using "shall" instead of "will".

I will transmit

Synonym emphasizing the action of passing something on.

I will pass on

Idiomatic alternative indicating the relaying of information.

I'm going to forward

Expresses intent using a different grammatical structure.

I intend to forward

Highlights the intention to perform the action.

I will relay

Synonym for forwarding, focusing on the act of conveying.

I'm planning to forward

Similar to "I'm going to forward" but with a stronger sense of planning.

I am going to send

Similar to "I'm going to forward" but using "send" instead of forward.

I'm forwarding

Present continuous to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action (if already in progress).

FAQs

What does "I will forward" mean?

The phrase "I will forward" indicates that you intend to send or pass something, such as information, a message, or a document, to someone else. It implies a future action of transmission.

What can I say instead of "I will forward"?

You can use alternatives like "I'll send", "I will transmit", or "I will pass on" depending on the context.

How formal is the phrase "I will forward"?

The phrase "I will forward" is generally considered neutral to formal. It's suitable for professional and everyday communication, but alternatives like "I shall forward" can be used in more formal settings.

Is it correct to say "I'm going to forward" instead of "I will forward"?

Yes, "I'm going to forward" is a perfectly acceptable alternative to "I will forward". It expresses the same intent but may sound slightly less formal.