- put something forward
- put something forward†to state an idea; to advance an idea. •
Toward the end of the meeting, Sally put an idea forward.
•He put several suggestions forward.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
Toward the end of the meeting, Sally put an idea forward.
•He put several suggestions forward.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
put something forward. — See put sense 4. → put … Useful english dictionary
put something forward — submit a plan, proposal, or theory for consideration … Useful english dictionary
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ˌput sth ˈforward — phrasal verb 1) to suggest something so that people can discuss it and make a decision He rejected all the proposals put forward by the committee.[/ex] 2) to change the time of a clock or watch to a later time … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
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put — An option contract giving the buyer the right to sell something at a specified price within a certain period of time. A put is purchased in expectation of lower prices. If prices are expected to rise, a put may be sold. The seller receives the… … Financial and business terms
put forward — verb 1. put before (Freq. 1) I submit to you that the accused is guilty • Syn: ↑submit, ↑state, ↑posit • Derivationally related forms: ↑statement (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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put forward something — put forward (something) to offer for consideration. None of the ideas I put forward at the meeting have been accepted. He s still working on the report and plans to put it forward as soon as he finishes it … New idioms dictionary