put forward

verb

1. 1

   put before

   I submit to you that the accused is guilty

2. 2

   propose as a candidate for some honor

3. 3

   summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

   raise the specter of unemployment

   he conjured wild birds in the air

4. 4

   insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

   Women should assert themselves more!