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put forward vs propose

propose vs put forward

put forward and propose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put forward No No Yes No
propose No No Yes No
As verbs, propose is a hypernym of put forward; that is, propose is a word with a broader meaning than put forward:
  • put forward: put before
  • propose: make a proposal, declare a plan for something
Other hypernyms of put forward include advise, suggest.
As verbs, propose is a hypernym of put forward; that is, propose is a word with a broader meaning than put forward:
  • put forward: propose as a candidate for some honor
  • propose: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Other hypernyms of put forward include nominate.
put forward (verb) propose (verb)
put before present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
propose as a candidate for some honor propose or intend
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic make a proposal, declare a plan for something
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized ask (someone) to marry you
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Difference between put forward and propose

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