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present tense form of propose (3rd person singular).

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suggest, present for action v.
intend; have in mind v.
ask for hand in marriage v.

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

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proposes

The FIA document proposes a V8 engine with a capacity of between 2-2.3-litres with a smaller turbo running at reduced boost pressure and a less powerful hybrid system.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Demonstrators on Europe’s streets, its editorial proposes, are “consumed by rage”:

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

To improve reliability and reduce the risk of false readings, the team proposes combining several probes designed to recognize different cellular structures.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Ms. Acton proposes a conditional moratorium to ensure that developers cover utility costs, along with other standards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Friday’s is at the upper end of places he proposes.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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