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

Project managers proposed a rainy day fund of roughly $83 million. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

As proposed, the incentive would cover a wide range of productions, including animation and reality shows. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Rather than taking advantage of genuine quantum effects, Scholes proposes, life might be imitating them instead. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

The idea was first proposed by NASA scientists Donald Kessler and Burton Cour-Palais nearly half a century ago. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026