Synonyms of put forth

put forth

phrase

1

as in suggest

to set before the mind for consideration

They put forth a plan of action for the committee.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggest
• propose
• pose
• put forward
• offer
• recommend
• vote
• present
• advance
• submit
• propound
• proffer
• bounce
• file
• trot out
• nominate
• plan
• tender
• move
• shape
• map
• plot
• chart
• lodge
• arrange
• lay
• frame
• calculate
• cover
• contrive

2

as in voice

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

She put forth her thoughts during the meeting.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voice
• express
• state
• give
• air
• look
• announce
• give air to
• sound
• write
• raise
• say
• vent
• describe
• expound
• ventilate
• convey
• publish
• proclaim
• speak out
• declare
• advertise
• broadcast
• disseminate
• put over
• submit
• circulate
• speak up
• write up
• offer
• sound off
• put across
• communicate
• chime in
• enunciate
• enounce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppress
• restrict
• restrain
• stifle
• censor

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insist
• claim
• allege
• maintain
• assert
• declare
• contend
• protest
• announce
• affirm
• argue
• proclaim
• profess
• confirm
• reason
• purport
• warrant
• defend
• aver
• broadcast
• avow
• justify
• avouch
• rationalize
• vindicate
• uphold
• reaffirm
• support
• persevere
• reassert

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• abandon
• reject
• negative
• challenge
• question
• dispute
• negate
• gainsay
• repudiate
• disclaim
• counter
• disprove
• refute
• disavow
• contradict
• disown
• rebut
• confute

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of put forth

Since the law first gained recognition, numerous other laws and observations similar to Murphy’s law have been put forth that apply to a variety of situations. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Teich said West Hartford Coworking is in its 10th year and was the first workspace put forth by Farese & Co. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

If Platner bows out and the Democrats put forth a new Senate nominee that turns off the progressive base, Coleman said that could change the tide of the general election, too. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Trump has repeatedly and wrongly asserted that fraud cost him reelection in 2020, and his administration has put forth a series of policies and actions aimed at how elections are run. — ABC News, 8 July 2026