Forward
Forward verb - To help the growth or development of.
Rid
Rid verb - To set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Eventually Derek gets rid of the skits, guest stars and wackiness and his reviews are more straight-forward.
- Ergo, they are set on carrying forward a risky plan to rid the world of SEELE and the Evangelions.
Source: Adult Fear / Fan Works -
Chaplin, as the Little Tramp character, is homeless and hungry so he steps forward (rather reluctantly) to rid the street of bullies, help the poor, save women from madmen and generally keep the peace.
Source: Film / Easy Street
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