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Definition put forward in British English

put forward phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

▪ argument, hypothesis, idea, plan, proposal, recommendation, suggestion

1

to offer an idea, opinion, reason etc, especially so that people can discuss it and make a decision

Example

He rejected all the proposals put forward by the committee.

Synonyms and related words
suggest put forward propose express comment speak out
1.1

to officially suggest that someone should be considered for a particular job or position

Example

Your name was put forward as a possible team leader.

Example

I've thought about putting myself forward to chair the meeting.

Synonyms and related words
advancement aggrandise aggrandisement
2

to change the time or date of an event so that it happens earlier than originally planned

Example

The meeting has been put forward to Monday.

Synonyms and related words
fix time schedule
3

to change the time of a clock or watch to a later time

Example

The pilot reminded us to put our watches forward by two hours.

Synonyms and related words
clock in clock off go back
Definition put forward in British English