put forth
Present for consideration
Put forth means to present, propose, or extend something outward.
You put forth an idea, an argument, or a theory when offering it for consideration.
Plants put forth shoots or leaves when they grow.
To put forth effort is to exert yourself toward a goal.
The phrase carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to simpler alternatives like "offer" or "give."
Offer an idea indirectly
- offerProposal to provide
- submitPresent for consideration
- presentGift or current moment
- recommendSuggest with approval
advocate · advance · introduce · nominate · motion · proposition · proposal · idea
Unopened plant growth
- shootDischarge or capture
- leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
- tendrilCoiling plant appendage
- germinateBegin plant development
bloom · flourish · emerge · unfurl · develop · grow · burgeon · vegetate
Point of contention
- releaseTo let go
- circulateMove in a loop
- disseminateSpread information widely
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
distribute · proclaim · announce · declare · promulgate · publicize · air
Vigorous physical effort
- striveMake sustained effort
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- endeavorPurposeful sustained attempt
perseverance · diligence · tenacity · determination · commitment · sweat · grind · vigorous
First public appearance
- premiereFirst public performance
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
presentation · commencement · kickoff · rollout · initiation · inaugural · reveal · announce
suggest
Offer an idea indirectly
recommend · advocate · advance · introduce · nominate · motion · proposition · proposal · idea · plan
bud
Unopened plant growth
germinate · bloom · flourish · emerge · unfurl · develop · grow · burgeon · vegetate · propagate
issue
Point of contention
- releaseTo let go
- circulateMove in a loop
- disseminateSpread information widely
broadcast · distribute · proclaim · announce · declare · promulgate · publicize · air
exertion
Vigorous physical effort
endeavor · perseverance · diligence · tenacity · determination · commitment · sweat · grind · vigorous · strenuous
debut
First public appearance
- premiereFirst public performance
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
introduction · presentation · commencement · kickoff · rollout · initiation · inaugural · reveal · announce · release