put forth

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To give or supply; to make or create (implies trying or striving).
2. 2
   To extend forward (a body part or something held).
3. 3
   To advance, offer, propose (often verbally).
4. 4
   To send (someone) out, remove (someone) from a place.
5. 5
   To emit, send out, give off (light, odour, etc.).
6. 6
   To grow, shoot, bud, or germinate.
7. 7
   (of a ship) To leave (a port or haven).