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

Common throughout the show is the juxtaposition of art that holds out optimistic visions of technology’s possibilities with works that put forward more depressing perspectives about the harms it can entail.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had put forward an alternative amendment designed to prevent the security services from misleading public inquiries, but this has not been adopted by the government.

From BBC

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent put forward the idea in an interview on the Fox Business programme Mornings with Maria on Thursday, saying it could make more oil available to global buyers.

From BBC

Inquiry counsel Rachel Langdale KC asked Sanders what he thought about a charge of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility being put forward.

From BBC

But before it gets to that stage, there will be a process to decide which hereditary members are put forward for nominations to remain in the house as life peers.

From BBC

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