put something forward
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
To propose or suggest an idea or plan
Literally: move something to the front
Register: neutral
Examples
The committee put forward a new proposal
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “put something forward” mean?
To propose or suggest an idea or plan Literally: move something to the front
Is “put something forward” formal or informal?
put something forward is generally neutral.