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put forward

[/pʊt ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb (phrasal verb)
apresentar; propor; sugerir
1. To propose or suggest an idea, plan, or theory for consideration
She put forward a new proposal at the meeting.
Ela apresentou uma nova proposta na reunião.
2. To nominate someone for a position or role
They put forward John as a candidate for president.
Eles indicaram João como candidato a presidente.
3. To advance or move something forward in time
We put forward the meeting by one hour.
Adiantamos a reunião em uma hora.
4. To offer or present evidence or arguments
The lawyer put forward strong evidence in court.
O advogado apresentou provas contundentes em tribunal.
Synonyms
proposesuggestsubmitadvancenominatepresentadvocate
Antonyms
withdrawretractopposereject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apresentar; propor; sugerir
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
colocar para frente; botar para frente
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
apresentar; lançar
Business and formal contexts
Portugal
apresentar; propor; avançar
Standard Portuguese usage; 'adiantar' for time advancement

Related Idioms & Phrases

put forward one's best foot
put forward a claim
put forward an argument
put forward a suggestion
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