The term 'puts forth' can be defined as to present or propose something for consideration. This term can be broken down into several synonyms, such as 'EXERTS', 'posits', 'DOES', 'says', 'poses', 'offers', and 'asserts'. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, but all of them imply the same basic idea of presenting something for consideration. For example, 'EXERTS' implies putting in effort to present something, while 'posits' implies proposing something as a fact. 'DOES' implies taking action to present something, while 'says' implies speaking out to present something. 'Poses' implies presenting something in a certain way, while 'offers' implies making something available for consideration. Finally, 'asserts' implies confidently presenting something as true.