put forth

verb

1. to present; propose

2. (of a plant) to produce or bear (leaves, branches, shoots, etc)

Idioms and Phrases

Grow, as in This bush puts forth new shoots each spring . [First half of 1500s]

Bring to bear, exert, as in We'll have to put forth a great deal more effort . [c. 1400]

Also, set forth . Offer for consideration, as in She put forth at least three new ideas . [Mid-1300s]

Bring to notice, publish, as in The appendix puts forth a fresh analysis of events . [Mid-1500s]

See set forth .

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