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proposes

VERB

suggest, present for action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask come up with introduce nominate offer recommend request submit urge

STRONG

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

STRONGEST

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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The FTC, after all, can review any safety rules the Horseracing Authority proposes.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

The Justice Bill proposes "significant reforms" that include changes to bail and custody arrangements for children and improved services for victims and witnesses.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It proposes a global agreement on how to potentially slow development and a mechanism for verifying that competitors are respecting it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

String theory proposes that particles arise from similar vibrational patterns.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

He proposes an elaborate drainage system for the Roman marshes.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day