put forward

verb

1. to propose; suggest
2. to offer the name of; nominate

Idioms and Phrases

Propose for consideration, as in His attorney put forward a claim on the property , or They put me forward for the post of vice-chair . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Donald Trump's most recent pick, oil executive Chris Wright whom Trump has put forward as energy secretary, has no government experience but is an enthusiastic supporter of fossil fuels.

From BBC

She has put forward Russian propaganda so often that the country's state media even calls her "our girlfriend."

From Salon

I think the big question, which is hard to answer now, is how serious members of the incoming administration are, regarding the agenda they put forward.

From Salon

Ramaswamy meanwhile has put forward plans to scrap a number of federal departments including the Department of Education, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and the FBI.

From BBC

Conservative Sir Gavin Williamson put forward proposals for Church of England bishops to be removed from the Lords but these were rejected by MPs.

From BBC

Related Words

• acknowledge
• advocate
• affirm
• announce
• argue
• assert
• claim
• confirm
• disclose
• inform
• insist
• maintain
• proclaim
• reaffirm
• repeat
• reveal
• stress
• tell