To put forth Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions
  1. . (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 .
Definitions
  1. . (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.

Webster 1913