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
see also:
at the fore to the fore