propose vs put forward

propose and put forward both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
propose	No	No	Yes	No
put forward	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, put forward is a hyponym of propose; that is, put forward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than propose:

As verbs, put forward is a hyponym of propose; that is, put forward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than propose:

propose: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
put forward: propose as a candidate for some honor

Other hyponyms of propose include nominate, put up.

propose (verb)	put forward (verb)
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.	put before
propose or intend	propose as a candidate for some honor
make a proposal, declare a plan for something	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
ask (someone) to marry you	insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position