puts forth
Offers for consideration
Puts forth means to present, propose, or offer something for consideration.
You put forth an argument, a theory, or a suggestion.
The phrase also describes exertion—putting forth effort or energy.
In older or literary usage, plants put forth leaves or buds, meaning they produce or send out new growth.
- exertsApplies with effort
- proposesFormally puts forth
- createsBrings into being
- extendsIncreases in scope
- strivesMakes earnest effort
suggests · throws out · expands · asserts · formulates · brings up · invents · articulates · lays out · sets out · states · offers · advocates · endeavors · radiates · gives off · sends out · designs
puts forthwithholds
Refuses to release
keeps back · holds back · suppresses · conceals · keeps to oneself
puts forthholds back
Restrains or delays
conserves · withholds · reserves · slacks off · saves
puts forthpulls back
Moves away, retracts
draws back · retracts · withdraws · pulls in · takes back
put, puts, putting, forth, forthcoming, forthwith, forthright