put forth

verb

1. to present; propose

2. (of a plant) to produce or bear (leaves, branches, shoots, etc)

Idioms and Phrases

Grow, as in This bush puts forth new shoots each spring . [First half of 1500s]

Bring to bear, exert, as in We'll have to put forth a great deal more effort . [c. 1400]

Also, set forth . Offer for consideration, as in She put forth at least three new ideas . [Mid-1300s]

Bring to notice, publish, as in The appendix puts forth a fresh analysis of events . [Mid-1500s]

See set forth .

Example Sentences

So far, rather than retaliating, India has put forth a carefully orchestrated geopolitical response to signal its displeasure to the US.

From BBC

Protesters on 3 and 24 August put forth specific demands of the "something" that they wanted the Australian government to do.

From BBC

Prosecutors can also seek an indictment before a grand jury, a move that limits what counterarguments defense attorneys can put forth and protects witnesses from cross-examination.

From Los Angeles Times

The Justice Department put forth some pretty questionable numbers: It claims 1 in 10 people in central California are undocumented, then claims that well over 15 million undocumented people are living in the country right now.

From Slate

While the candidates put forth by political parties and their philosophies may change, Evans said, “the word of God remains the same.”

From Salon

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