put before

verb

put before; putting before; puts before

: to ask (a person or group) to make a decision about (something)

The problem of downtown parking was put before the mayor/council.

We should put this question before the voters.

Examples of put before in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the finding against him, McGregor appealed the decision of the civil jury on the grounds that his lawyers believed his answers to police during interviews should not have been put before the jury. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026

In areas already struggling with drought, such as Utah, many residents fear the needs of data centers will be put before their own. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 July 2026

Chris Long no doubt will be scrutinized and questioned as of being put before City Council’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday morning. — Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

There would also be some more technical changes put before voters, including to allow ULA money to be spent on temporary housing for homeless people. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for put before

• albacore
• alongshore
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• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
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• evermore
• furthermore
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• heretofore