Synonyms of propose

propose

verb

prə-ˈpōz 

1

as in to suggest

to set before the mind for consideration

he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggest
• pose
• offer
• recommend
• vote
• present
• put forward
• propound
• proffer
• submit
• nominate
• put forth
• advance
• bounce
• plan
• file
• move
• arrange
• tender
• calculate
• plot
• trot out
• shape
• map
• contrive
• lay
• chart
• lodge
• cover
• frame

2

as in to plan

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

we propose to buy a new house within the next year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• intend
• contemplate
• hope
• aim
• try
• mean
• go
• wish
• look
• purpose
• calculate
• design
• aspire
• allow
• attempt
• purport
• consider
• meditate
• figure on
• dream
• strive
• scheme
• accomplish
• debate
• ponder
• endeavor
• achieve
• struggle
• perform
• execute
• effect
• mull (over)
• plot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of propose

The report proposed introducing cooks and other housekeeping staff at the prime minister's official residence so the leader can concentrate on official duties and get sufficient sleep. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

The city has proposed contributing $700 million toward the arena through a venue tax that voters will decide on in the upcoming election. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Both changes proposed by Newsom would have saved the state hundred of millions of dollars. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Scientists at New York University and Rutgers have proposed that this trajectory may begin in infancy, with early antibiotic exposure being one factor that can initiate a cascade that contributes to Alzheimer’s decades later. — Holly Baines, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026