Synonyms of put forward

put forward

phrase

as in suggest

to set before the mind for consideration

She put forward some clever ideas during last week's meeting.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of put forward

His withdrawal comes in time for Democrats to put forward a new candidate. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The investigation was put forward by Republican congresswoman Claudia Tenney of the 24th district of New York State, which includes the Fingers Lakes region that is home to many wineries and distilleries. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

By collaborating, teams can exchange knowledge, share resources (such as event space) and put forward a united front to champion a cause. — Gary Ivory, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Arizona, California and Nevada put forward a plan under which the three states would jointly cut their water use by as much as 1 million acre-feet a year through 2028. — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026