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Main Entry:	offer [aw-fer, of-er] Show IPA/ˈɔfər, ˈɒfər/ Show Spelled
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

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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)

* = informal/non-formal usage
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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.
Antonyms:	refusal
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