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propose
verb as in suggest, present for action
Strong matches
adduce, advance, advise, affirm, assert, broach, contend, counsel, invite, kibitz, name, pose, prefer, press, proffer, proposition, propound, solicit, state, tender, volunteer
Weak matches
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
verb as in intend; have in mind
Strong matches
contemplate, mean, mind, purpose, scheme
Weak match
verb as in ask for hand in marriage
Example Sentences
British horse racing will stage a one-day strike on Wednesday in protest against the government's proposed tax rise on betting on the sport.
The FCA has proposed the changes, despite the majority of consumers and industry respondents to a consultation favouring the current rules.
The Policy Exchange report proposed a set of alternative schemes, including a Manchester version of London's Elizabeth Line.
Judge Cannon reminded Routh on several occasions that he could, in fact, object to the government's proposed strikes.
The new system was initially proposed at the start of this year, before a 12-week consultation.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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