Grammar fix
put forward
propose (an idea, suggestion, or plan) for consideration
to suggest an idea, plan, or opinion for other people to think about or discuss, especially in a formal or group setting.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- During the meeting, she put forward a new strategy to improve team productivity.work
- In my opinion, it's important for employees to feel comfortable putting forward suggestions, as this can lead to innovation in the workplace.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: put forward sth | put sth forward
WrongShe put forward of a new plan.
RightShe put forward a new plan. / She put a new plan forward.
'Put forward' takes the idea directly — no 'of'.
Patternput forward sth | put sth forward
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Put forward' is the natural (if slightly formal) verb for proposing an idea; 'advance a proposition' is pompous.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
put forward + proposala proposalan ideaa suggestiona name
Don't confuse it
'Put forward' is more formal and deliberate than 'bring up' (which means to mention something casually). It is also less direct than 'propose', which can sound stronger or more official.