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

Martinez Cruzado, the University of Puerto Rico engineer, said that if changes proposed in the 2005 Japan study had been implemented and applied in La Guaira, the outcome of the June 24 earthquakes could have been different. — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

The company has proposed both business and regional variants capable of carrying several passengers while using hydrogen fuel cells to drive electric propellers. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Historically, Democrats have preferred the former path, proposing to raise taxes on the well-off to pay for the program’s shortfall while leaving benefits alone. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

As a replacement, Ordinance 942 proposed two areas in the Foothills that would be designated as free to shoot. — Noah Daly july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026