to put forward
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3.2
- phrasal verb
- /pʊt ˈfɔːrwərd/
- Well, once you've got the problem identified, it's a lot simpler to put forward a solution and implement it.
- put forward an idea
- put forward an argument
- put forward the notion
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Watch on YouTubeWe also put forward our proposals and groundwork.
- We also put forward our proposals and groundwork.
- They don't stop there but put forward a new hypothesis for the course of obesity.
- The world has been actually putting forward the plans to reach those targets.
- Even now, the arguments put forward by the West, you know, none of them carry water.
- And I would put forward that there is a bad peace and there are good wars.
- He's he's developing an ethics that he's putting forward and it is entirely unsuccessful.
- Like in AC Grayling's History of philosophy, he he puts forward the argument, nothing is brighter than the sun.
- Now, with respect to E cigarettes, the advertising and marketing themes that Vish put forward are very, very disconcerting.
- It's called the Indian Ocean Geoit low AK the gravity hole, and lots of theories have been put forward for it.
- And I presented the theory that both the data that we had on healthy people and I put forward this theory of of PTSD.
- And then when I look at the policies that Kamala is putting forward, they are very much all like giving money, giving money.
Examples
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We also put forward our proposals and groundwork.
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Immigration is often put forward as a way to deal with an aging population.
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"He put forward the idea of a third force...'
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So then I thought I would, you know, make some points and put them forward for discussion.
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Well, President Biden has put forward a number of proposals.
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Which is why I would like to put forward a proposition, if I may?
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Even so, some generalizations may be put forward; and let me venture three for us to consider.
Academic text (1993) -
The theory is put forward that this was some rogue operation going on, that the president didn't know.
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Citizens may be consulted on this proposal and critique this policy as well as put forward their own proposals.
Academic text (2017) -
The committee will put forward a new plan to improve the local parks during the next meeting.
Synonyms
∞
1.6
To offer an idea or plan for others to consider
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3.0
To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider
473
3.7
To give a form or application for someone to consider
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5.3
To suggest an idea or plan to see people's reaction
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6.8
Ask a group to vote on something
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3.9
To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider
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7.5
To suggest that something is true as the start of an argument
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4.2
To state something clearly in writing or speech
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3.9
To present an idea or plan for people to discuss
10
4.6
Formally suggest a plan or action in a meeting
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7.9
To offer an idea or theory for others to think about
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4.1
To mention something for discussion in a meeting or court
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6.3
To suggest an action in a meeting for people to vote on
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7.1
Give reasons for or against an idea
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3.7
To give reasons to support or oppose an idea
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4.2
To suggest a plan or idea to someone
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The sense 'to suggest or nominate' can be partially derived from 'put' (place) + 'forward' (ahead), i.e. to move a person or idea ahead into consideration, so the meaning is a metaphorical extension of the literal parts. However, the specific institutional nuance of proposing someone for an award/position is not strictly literal and may not be fully predictable without exposure, so it's best classified as partially transparent.
Etymology
Put forward comes from the idea of moving an idea into view: you put (place) it forward (ahead) so others can look at it. That's why it means 'to suggest or present an idea for others to consider'.