put forward vs act

act vs put forward

put forward is not a noun while act is a noun.

put forward and act both are verbs.

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

As verbs, act is a hypernym of put forward; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than put forward:

put forward: insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of put forward include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

put forward (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
	a short performance that is part of a longer program
	a manifestation of insincerity

put forward (verb)	act (verb)
put before	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
propose as a candidate for some honor	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	discharge one's duties
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized	play a role or part
	perform on a stage or theater
	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

Difference between put forward and act

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