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

Rather than prohibit every version of the display, the board expressly invited the Heuers to propose dimming, shielding or screening the lights, reducing their number or directing them downward. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

On Wednesday, von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member — a status that does not currently exist in the bloc’s treaties and would have to be created. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Proposition 43 would amend the state constitution to require two-thirds of voters to approve local special taxes proposed through citizen initiatives. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

It was preceded by an open letter in which a lot of people proposed the same thing. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026