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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Lee cautioned that sellers can easily fake their Certificate of Ingredients, or COI, put forth as a marker of confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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
But the Los Angeles jury rejected the Section 230 defense put forth by the defendants.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The order, which was first reported by the California Post, requires preliminary regulations put forth within 30 days.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
One visionary put forth a tower five hundred feet taller than the Eiffel Tower but made entirely of logs, with a cabin at the top for shelter and refreshment.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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