Have you ever put forward any hypotheses concerning this strange phenomenon?

They put forward the idea that "a war will break out."

He put forward a plan for improving office efficiency.

The opposition party put forward a bill to reduce income tax.

The chairman put forward an important plan at the meeting.

Barry Taylor's name has been put forward for the post of chairman.

When answering this question, some people might put forward this kind of example: "Chinese people are very hospitable, whilst English people are more reserved."

Are you for or against the plan he put forward at the meeting?

Our party finally had a candidate we could put forward with pride.

Barry Taylor's name was put forward for the position of president.