put forth
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1
as in suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
They put forth a plan of action for the committee.
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2
as in voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
She put forth her thoughts during the meeting.
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3
as in insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
He put forth an explanation even though he didn't have any supporting evidence.
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The budget also requires a detailed study of the program’s past and future, including what led the Department of Health to put forward its surprise changes.
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Arizona, California and Nevada put forward a plan under which the three states would jointly cut their water use by as much as 1 million acre-feet a year through 2028.
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“Put forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20forth. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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