PUT FORTH Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

put forth

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Definition of put forth

as in suggest

to set before the mind for consideration They put forth a plan of action for the committee.

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as in voice

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) She put forth her thoughts during the meeting.

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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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Recent Examples of put forth Rachel Sennott Rachel Sennott put forth a playful beauty aesthetic, pairing Y2K hair trends with contemporary makeup techniques. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 But when Democrats moved this year to redraw the state’s congressional districts as part of a multistate redistricting war, Advance fought the ballot proposals and put forth its own measure that would block any changes. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2026 This is expected to be a hot competition, with states such as Texas, Florida, and Alabama expected to put forth attractive bids to the federal government. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 Other biopics seek to peel back the layers of a public persona; Primetime puts forth a version of Hansen where the surface is all there is. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put forth

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put forward

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Key members of the party have put forward energy security plans that include a role for oil and gas.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
And this is exactly what happened with the JCPOA, which was a deal put forward by President Obama based on the assumption or the agreement that Iran could have some minimum level of enrichment.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

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