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put forwardto suggest or propose an idea, plan, or theory for consideration

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to suggest or propose an idea, plan, or theory for consideration

Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊt ˈfɔːrwərd/

Korean meaning: 제안하다, 제시하다

Korean pronunciation: 풋 **포**워드

Example Sentences

  • My boss put forward my name for the 'Employee of the Month' award, but I think he just wanted to get rid of me for a month.
  • The team put forward several innovative solutions to reduce costs.
  • He put forward the theory that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.

put forward

VERB

//pʊt ˈfɔːrwərd//

to suggest or propose an idea, plan, or theory for consideration

put forward concept
💡 Concept

a confident businesswoman stands beside a large presentation board, gesturing toward detailed charts and diagrams. She points enthusiastically at her visual proposal while speaking to the seated board members. The executives lean forward attentively, some nodding thoughtfully as they consider her innovative marketing strategy. Others take notes or whisper quietly among themselves about the compelling presentation. Her animated gestures and the focused attention of the audience create an atmosphere of serious consideration. someone suggesting and proposing an idea for careful consideration by decision-makers

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put forward rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Put forward your idea, even if you feel awkward!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pʊt ˈfɔːrwərd/
🇬🇧 UK/pʊt ˈfɔːwəd/

🌳Etymology

Rootput

Origin

'put'과 'forward'가 결합된 구동사로, 무언가를 앞으로 내놓는다는 의미에서 '제안하다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

forwardawkward
forward
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss put forward my name for the 'Employee of the Month' award, but I think he just wanted to get rid of me for a month.

The team put forward several innovative solutions to reduce costs.

😄 Fun example

He put forward the theory that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.

The government put forward new policies to address climate change.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

proposesuggestpresentsubmitadvance

Antonyms

withdrawretractwithhold

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