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Collocation

put an idea forward

verb + noun phrase + adverb verb + noun phrase + adverb

Definition

to suggest an idea for others to consider or discuss, especially in a meeting or formal context

'put an idea forward' is a common English collocation. to suggest an idea for others to consider or discuss, especially in a meeting or formal context

Visual cue for put an idea forward

put + an idea + forward

“She put an idea forward at the meeting to reduce costs.”

Examples

  • In the discussion, I _____ an idea forward about changing the schedule.
  • She _____ an idea forward to make the onboarding process simpler.
  • He _____ an idea forward during the team call, and everyone agreed to test it.
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  • Last week, our manager _____ an idea forward for improving customer support.
  • If you have concerns, _____ an idea forward rather than just complaining.
  • The committee _____ an idea forward that the park should open earlier in summer.
  • Several members _____ ideas forward, but only one proposal met the budget limits.
  • By the end of the workshop, we had _____ a few ideas forward for the next quarter.
  • The researcher _____ an idea forward that challenged the current theory.