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

Even the measures that have been put forth by the government have been poorly executed. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The questions were put forth by board members aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union and appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

To date, none of my opponents have put forth an economic plan. — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Scharf was part of the team that put forth arguments to the Supreme Court in 2024 over whether Presidents should have immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in Office. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Aug. 2026