put forward (Verb) — Put before. ex. "I put forward to you that the accused is guilty"
put forward (Verb) — Insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized. ex. "Women should put forward themselves more!"
put forward (Verb) — Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. ex. "put forward the spectre of unemployment"
put forward (Verb) — Propose as a candidate for some honour.