| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | propose |
| Synonyms: | adduce, advance, advise, allege, cite, make a motion, make a pitch, present, proposition, submit, suggest |
| Antonyms: | deny, refuse, withhold |
| Main Entry: | propound |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | propose |
| Synonyms: | adduce, advance, advise, affirm, ask, assert, broach, come up with*, contend, counsel, hit on, hold out, introduce, invite, kibitz, lay before, lay on the line, make a motion, make a pitch, move for, name*, nominate, offer, pose, prefer, press, proffer, propone, proposition, put forward, put to, put up, recommend, request, set forth, solicit, speak one's piece, spitball, state, submit, suggest, tender, urge, volunteer |
| Notes: | one would propound a plan (set forth for consideration something more extensive, substantial), but propose an idea (set forth for consideration) |
| Concept: | Offer. |
| Synonyms: |
-nouns
offer, proffer, presentation, tender, bid, overture; proposal, proposition; motion, invitation; candidature; offering (gift).
-verbs
offer, proffer, present, tender; bid; propose, move; make a motion, make advances; start; invite, hold out, place in one's way, put forward., hawk about; offer for sale; press (request); lay at one's feet., offer oneself, present oneself; volunteer, come forward, be a candidate; stand for, bid for; seek; be at one's service; go a begging; bribe (give).
-adjectives
offering, offered; in the market, for sale, to let, disengaged, on hire.
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| Antonyms: | refusal |
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