Synonyms of putting forth

putting forth

phrase

present participle of put forth

1

as in suggesting

to set before the mind for consideration

They put forth a plan of action for the committee.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggesting
• proposing
• posing
• offering
• putting forward
• voting
• recommending
• presenting
• advancing
• bouncing
• propounding
• proffering
• submitting
• nominating
• filing
• trotting out
• planning
• moving
• mapping
• shaping
• plotting
• lodging
• tendering
• arranging
• charting
• laying
• calculating
• covering
• framing
• contriving

2

as in expressing

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

She put forth her thoughts during the meeting.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expressing
• voicing
• giving
• stating
• giving air to
• announcing
• looking
• airing
• writing
• ventilating
• sounding
• expounding
• raising
• venting
• saying
• describing
• writing up
• speaking out
• publishing
• advertising
• conveying
• proclaiming
• declaring
• circulating
• disseminating
• broadcasting
• speaking up
• sounding off
• offering
• putting over
• submitting
• putting across
• enouncing
• chiming in
• communicating
• enunciating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressing
• restricting
• restraining
• stifling
• censoring

3

as in alleging

to state as a fact usually forcefully

He put forth an explanation even though he didn't have any supporting evidence.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleging
• insisting
• claiming
• maintaining
• asserting
• declaring
• contending
• announcing
• protesting
• affirming
• arguing
• professing
• proclaiming
• purporting
• avouching
• reasoning
• averring
• confirming
• avowing
• warranting
• defending
• broadcasting
• justifying
• rationalizing
• upholding
• persevering
• vindicating
• reaffirming
• supporting
• reasserting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• abandoning
• rejecting
• gainsaying
• challenging
• questioning
• negating
• repudiating
• disclaiming
• disavowing
• negativing
• disputing
• refuting
• rebutting
• disproving
• contradicting
• disowning
• countering
• confuting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of putting forth

Demonstrating initiative and putting forth possible solutions turns a mistake into a career growth opportunity. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Instead of putting forth a starter, Los Angeles opted for a bullpen game, which the A’s capitalized on. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026