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proposes

VERB

suggest, present for action

Synonyms

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ask come up with introduce nominate offer recommend request submit urge

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adduce advance advise affirm assert broach contend counsel invite kibitz name pose prefer press proffer proposition propound solicit state tender volunteer

WEAK

hit on hold out lay before lay on the line make a motion make a pitch move for propone put forward put to put up set forth speak one's piece spitball

Antonyms

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answer discourage dissuade ignore reply

STRONG

deny reject retreat take back

WEAK

condemn disbelieve oppose refuse repulse

VERB

intend; have in mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim design plan

STRONG

contemplate mean mind purpose scheme

WEAK

have every intention

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget neglect

WEAK

condemn deny disbelieve oppose refuse reject repulse

VERB

ask for hand in marriage

Synonyms

WEAK

ask in marriage fire the question get down on one knee make a proposal offer marriage pop the question press one's suit

Antonyms

WEAK

condemn deny disbelieve oppose refuse reject repulse

Example Sentences

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When Duncan discovers this, he proposes a threat in the form of deal: If she’ll help him, he won’t expose her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

String theory proposes that particles arise from similar vibrational patterns.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Carden doesn’t want taxpayers on the hook for billions more in relief payments, so she proposes using the Defense Production Act as a solution.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Finally, it proposes the federal government “directly manufacture generic drugs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Isaac proposes to me—well, his character proposes to my character.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan