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

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

The House of Representatives has put forth the SELF DRIVE Act — the first version of a federal autonomous vehicle framework that includes heavy trucks. — Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

Paramount had no comment Sunday on any proposals put forth late last week for discussion in Monday’s part face-to-face, part virtual meeting. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026