put forward

/pˌʊt fˈɔːwəd/

/pˌʊt fˈoːɹwɚd/

to put forward

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: put]

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed about

synonyms : posit

propose as a candidate for some honor

synonyms : nominate

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

synonyms : arouse

insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

synonyms : assert

*** to change the date or time of an event so that it happens earlier than planned

*** if you put forward a clock or watch, you make it show a later time

Examples

1. Crisp whites put forward a fresh face.

2. During the steering group meetings, every member of the team put forward their suggestions.

3. Number 4 Alternative Escape Theory A story from Fred Brizzi, a childhood friend of the Anglin brothers, put forward an alternative escape theory.

4. Finally, a simple fleet engineer put forward his ship project.