To put forth Meaning, Definition & Usage
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(a) To thrust out; to extend, as the hand; to cause to come or push out; as, a tree puts forth leaves.(b) To make manifest; to develop; also, to bring into action; to exert; as, to put forth strength .(c) To propose, as a question, a riddle, and the like .(d) To publish, as a book .
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(a) To shoot, bud, or germinate . "Take earth from under walls where nettles put forth." Bacon.(b) To leave a port or haven, as a ship. Shak.
