put forward
Verb
Meaning
propose as a candidate for some honor
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
put before
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raise the specter of unemployment
he conjured wild birds in the air
call down the spirits from the mountain
Women should assert themselves more!
I submit to you that the accused is guilty
Accordingly, several theories have been put forward to explain its origins.