Put forth
verb
To propose or suggest something.
The committee has put forth several suggestions for how to improve the park.
Often appears as...
- put forth a plan
- put forth a proposal
verb
To emit or release something.
The plant put forth a strong fragrance that filled the room.
Often appears as...
- put forth a smell
- put forth a sound
verb
To make an effort to do something.
He put forth great effort to help the team succeed.
Often appears as...
- put forth effort
- put forth energy
verb
To produce new leaves, buds, or other new growth.
In spring, the trees begin to put forth new buds
Often appears as...
- put forth leaves
- put forth buds
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To propose or suggest something.
The committee has put forth several suggestions for how to improve the park.
Often appears as...
- put forth a plan
- put forth a proposal
verb
To emit or release something.
The plant put forth a strong fragrance that filled the room.
Often appears as...
- put forth a smell
- put forth a sound
verb
To make an effort to do something.
He put forth great effort to help the team succeed.
Often appears as...
- put forth effort
- put forth energy
verb
To produce new leaves, buds, or other new growth.
In spring, the trees begin to put forth new buds
Often appears as...
- put forth leaves
- put forth buds
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Idea Introduction
Use 'put forth' when introducing an idea or plan for consideration.
She put forth a new strategy to increase sales.
Pro Tip 2/2Formal Contexts
'Put forth' is often used in formal or professional settings like meetings or academic papers.
The scientist put forth a new theory on climate change.
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