Set forward Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
SET FOR-werd
sˈɛt/ /fˈɔːwəd
SET FAW-wuhd
Definition
To present an idea, plan, or suggestion for others to consider or discuss.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and used mostly in writing or meetings. Common with 'set forward a proposal/plan/idea.' Less common in everyday conversation; 'put forward' is more widely used with similar meaning.
Spanish: proponer - presentarPortuguese (BR): apresentar - proporPortuguese (PT): apresentar - proporChinese (Simplified): 提出 - 提议Chinese (Traditional): 提出 - 提議Hindi: प्रस्ताव रखना - आगे रखनाArabic: يطرح - يقدمBengali: উত্থাপন করা - তুলে ধরাRussian: выдвигать - предлагатьJapanese: 提案する - 提出するVietnamese: đưa ra - đề xuấtKorean: 제시하다 - 제안하다Turkish: ileri sürmek - öne sürmekUrdu: پیش کرنا - آگے رکھناIndonesian: mengajukan - mengemukakan
Example Sentences
He set forward several ideas during the meeting.
basic
The committee set forward a proposal for the new policy.
basic
She set forward a suggestion to change the schedule.
basic
I’d like to set forward my thoughts on the matter before we decide.
natural
If anyone wants to set forward an alternative, now’s the time.
natural
The plan we set forward last week was accepted by everyone.
natural