offer an excuse

to advance

move a resolution

praise or complementary words

express one's respect and affection

adduce proof, Show argument or evidence

to place or lay before, to introduce, bring forward, adduce

scribble, write

take initiative, take lead, exceed the limits

to give note of hand or bond

put in front of (something)

raise an objection, criticize, take exception to, dispute, protest, call in question

congratulate, felicitate

to present again, to re-submit

move a motion

present an indictment or charge-sheet before a court of law

put on a play, adduce an example

to shuffle, prevaricate, boggle, dilly-dally

laud, praise, pay homage (esp. to someone who is dead)

shatter, break into pieces

paper clip

precaution, precautionary measure, timely preparation,

stepping before or forwards, advancing, advance, outstripping, anticipation, activity, alertness, aggression, leadership, command

waste-paper