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

I put forward two ways this could happen under the new tax law, one each for hourly and salaried workers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Biffa, the UK's largest waste company, has put forward the figure of £5, but that would be subject to consultation if the idea progresses.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Based on the evidence and arguments the federal government put forward in this case, Parker believes that he made the right call.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The Venezuelan government said its plan was to impose substantial debt relief and promised to put forward an initial framework for a proposal by June, which many analysts see as optimistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In the early 1960s a plan was put forward to extend the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic highway, south from the Smokies by building over the southern portion of the AT.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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