put forth
Britishverb
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to present; propose
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(of a plant) to produce or bear (leaves, branches, shoots, etc)
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Grow, as in This bush puts forth new shoots each spring . [First half of 1500s]
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Bring to bear, exert, as in We'll have to put forth a great deal more effort . [c. 1400]
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Also, set forth . Offer for consideration, as in She put forth at least three new ideas . [Mid-1300s]
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Bring to notice, publish, as in The appendix puts forth a fresh analysis of events . [Mid-1500s]
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See set forth .
Example Sentences
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Ed Yardeni, the renowned Wall Street economist and Fed watcher, has put forth a different argument.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
We’re confident that in this cooperation agreement, Beretta will put forth candidates that meet that expectation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He hasn’t put forth a figure on how much the system would cost, and questions remain how it would work, given the vastly different ways that departments submit information about contracts and payments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In the end, Iranians put forth a fairly impressive offer, which among other things would have restricted their enrichment of uranium to levels even lower than those allowed in the Obama deal.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
“Oh! when a gallant young man, like Mr. Frank Churchill,” said Mr. Knightley dryly, “writes to a fair lady like Miss Woodhouse, he will, of course, put forth his best.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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