put forward

British  

verb

1. to propose; suggest

2. to offer the name of; nominate

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put forward Idioms  

1. Propose for consideration, as in His attorney put forward a claim on the property, or They put me forward for the post of vice-chair. [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

He previously said his government would adopt the recommendations put forward by antisemitism commissioner Jillian Segal in a July report.

From BBC

"The Congolese statesman said that President Joao Lourenco put forward "some proposals" which he found "very interesting" and which, in terms of the search for peace in his country, could "contribute significantly"," the statement said.

From Barron's

Hamilton's Labour MP George Robertson believed some juries were using not proven as a "cop out" and put forward a private members' bill at Westminster proposing abolition.

From BBC

Her son Rahman will lead the party through the February 12 general election, and is expected to be put forward as prime minister if his party wins a majority.

From Barron's

His "passion" for rare antiques has been put forward by his lawyer as being behind his alleged involvement.

From BBC

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