put forth

British  

verb

1. to present; propose

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

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put forth Idioms  

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

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

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

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

5. See set forth .

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Example Sentences

When Smith and Alcaraz discussed votes in which Price might have to recuse himself, they did so on personal phones rather than city-issued devices, according to evidence Higgins put forth.

From Los Angeles Times

Wiener’s proposed law was put forth after George Retes Jr, a California security guard was detained following a July raid in Camarillo.

From Los Angeles Times

A long-delayed preliminary hearing began this week, where more evidence against Price will be put forth and a judge must decide if prosecutors have enough evidence to proceed.

From Los Angeles Times

The Declaration of Independence put forth revolutionary ideas about human freedom and equality that ushered in a new era for the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

State NIL laws vary widely, and Congress has yet to enact major legislation on NIL, although several hearings and proposals have been put forth.

From MarketWatch

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