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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 Younger Dryas hypothesis proposes that around 12,800 years ago, fragments of a comet exploded above Earth, setting off a sudden global cooling episode known as the Younger Dryas.

From Science Daily

In September, he signed an executive order that approved a proposed deal to keep TikTok running in the U.S.

From Barron's

The FBI highlighted legal and evidentiary weaknesses, noted offers of cooperation, proposed numerous better avenues.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Chicago Bears have warned they are considering moving to Indiana if they are unable to secure state backing for infrastructure projects around a proposed new indoor stadium.

From Barron's

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden urged federal regulators to investigate the proposed merger of Compass and Anywhere Real Estate.

From Barron's

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