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Main Entry:
propose  [pruh-pohz]
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: suggest, present for action
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, propound, put forward, put to, put up, recommend, request, set forth, solicit, speak one's piece, spitball, state, submit, 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)
Antonyms: condemn, deny, oppose, refuse, reject
* = informal/non-formal usage
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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