Entry Word: propose

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to set before the mind for consideration <he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon>

Synonyms advance, offer, pose, proffer, propound, suggest, vote

Related Words move; nominate, recommend; present, submit, tender; file, lay, lodge; arrange, calculate, chart, contrive, cover, frame, map, plan, plot, shape

Phrases put forward

2 to have in mind as a purpose or goal <we propose to buy a new house within the next year> — see intend