propose

verb

prə-ˈpōz How to pronounce propose (audio)
Definition of proposenext
1
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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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

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Recent Examples of propose If plans shift, propose a different time instead of leaving things vague, and put it on the calendar immediately. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026 That is why the enthusiasm around Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s proposed $17 billion refinery in Kenya’s coastal town of Lamu is about more than another industrial megaproject. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 10 July 2026 Different organizations and policymakers have proposed a range of strategies for addressing affordability and lending costs, with varying views regarding their effectiveness. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Ukraine's Zelenskyy penned an open letter to Russia's Putin last month, proposing talks and saying Kyiv is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose
  1. suggest
  2. plan
  3. pose
  4. intend
  5. contemplate
  6. hope
  7. aim
  8. try
Verb
  • Preliminary evidence suggests the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, the spokesperson said.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Recognizing the complex from a previous arrest but seeing little activity, the team planned to return later.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The brief event showcased the Grand Prix-style auto race his administration is planning around the national monuments next month to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
    — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Vehicle stops can be inherently fraught and unpredictable, with the person behind the wheel in control of thousands of pounds of steel that can pose great risk should a driver refuse to comply or simply panic and flee.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Rain totaling a tenth to quarter-inch is expected from Lake Tahoe south to Yosemite between Monday and Tuesday, with brief but intense afternoon thunderstorms posing a dry lightning risk.
    — Sean Macaday July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of pose
Verb
  • The end of Temporary Protected Status — a program intended to protect people in the event of a natural disaster — heightened concerns about deportation to a country that is reeling after twin earthquakes from June 24.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of intend
Verb
  • Harry was said to have been contemplating bringing his children to meet the king.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • The Sox are contemplating selecting either UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson or Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the first pick.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • The votes were based on an implicit, perhaps even desperate, hope that streamlining administration might raise the state’s mediocre levels of academic achievement.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Critics of the deal hope that the lawsuit will force Paramount to abandon its merger dreams altogether, though that seems hard to imagine, and would leave WBD in a weak position.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of hope
Verb
  • Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • In an era where youth sports can cost parents thousands of dollars, a new no-cost league in the historic Northeast neighborhoods launched by the Kansas City Current aims to break down the financial barrier.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of aim
Verb
  • For a month, supporters of at least 10 different nations have come through the metro to cheer on their teams at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, attend the popular FIFA Fan Festival, try the city’s favorite barbecue and more.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • His priority this summer has been trying to build chemistry with a new group of receivers.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
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