put forth
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle forth
Meanings
Present an idea, argument, or proposal
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“She put forth a new theory.”
“Omar put forth a careful argument.”
Make or use an effort
“The team put forth a strong effort in the final game.”
“She put forth her best effort on the project.”
Don't confuse with
Put forth means present an idea, argument, or proposal. Put behind means treat a difficult experience as no longer relevant.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
put behind
A contrast learners often mix up
Treat a difficult experience as no longer relevant
bring forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or cause something to appear
burst forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Emerge suddenly with great force
call forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Cause a particular response or feeling to appear
come forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard
draw forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Cause something to appear
give forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or release light, sound, or a smell
hold forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Speak at length, often in a self-important way
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