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propose

[pruh-pohz] / prəˈpoʊz /
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 Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request is expected to propose $1.5 trillion for defense.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

They propose that when the polish interacts with a touchscreen's electric field, these protons move between molecules.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Earlier this week, it said it intended to propose Fabrizio Palermo, the boss of Italian water operator Acea, as its new CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Tell him that you are both in this together and you are both on the hook; propose setting up transaction alerts or daily limits on his other accounts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

After the Gatumba massacre, he went to the State Department to propose that the survivors be resettled.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana