put forward
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle forward
Meanings
Propose or suggest
Why “forward”? An idea or person is pushed forward into view for others to consider.
“He put forward a new idea at the meeting.”
“Nina put forward a cheaper plan.”
“Several theories have been put forward to explain the data.”
Advance a clock
Why “forward”? A clock or event is moved forward to an earlier point on the timeline.
“We put the clocks forward in spring.”
“The hotel put all room clocks forward by ten minutes.”
“The kitchen clock had been put forward by ten minutes.”
Don't confuse with
Put forward means propose or suggest. Put across means communicate clearly.
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put across
A contrast learners often mix up
Communicate clearly
bring forward
Same forward pattern: moving time
Move an event to an earlier time or date
come forward
Same forward pattern: showing
Volunteer information or help, especially to authorities
step forward
Same forward pattern: showing
Volunteer to take responsibility or come into view
put aside
Same base verb: put
Save for a specific purpose; Ignore or set a feeling aside
put away
Same base verb: put
Return something to its proper place; Save money for later; Send someone to prison or a mental hospital; Save money for the future
put back
Same base verb: put
Return something to where it was; Delay or postpone; Return something to its place
put behind
Same base verb: put
Treat a difficult experience as no longer relevant
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