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 Pause long enough to sort the new priority, then propose a practical two-step plan. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 In all, Kennedy used the words ‘vaccination’ and ‘vaccine’ eight times in the letter proposing his visit. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Ahead of their nuptials, then-39-year-old Fortensky proposed to the 59-year-old philanthropist with a simple pavé diamond band. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The people in the state or county propose a name change and gather support. — Innisfree McKinnon, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 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
  • Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some scholars suggest that the gods’ multiple heads and arms signify the dynamic nature of divine action.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • European governments have planned to expand sanctions to further squeeze Moscow's economy and finances.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Therefore, Entergy plans to purchase additional electricity from the market to serve the data center until more generation is available.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • On paper, that strategy could pose major consequences for China.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • McCarthy posed for a photo in front of a poster featuring Lipman’s name in large print.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pose
Verb
  • Sebastian Kim, head of the content business Unit at CJ ENM, said the series had opened a door the company intends to keep pushing through.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The city of Norman sought new funding from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office to continue A Better Way, a project intended as an alternative to panhandling.
    — Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of intend
Verb
  • Even in the midst of this global struggle, Roosevelt contemplated the future and envisioned the critical role that a new United Nations might play.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But Williams — who is set to compete with her sister Serena Williams in the Open’s doubles tournament this week — wasn’t ready to contemplate what’s next for her career after that.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • The battery can be removed from beneath the seat, which means riders don't necessarily have to park the entire motorcycle beside an electrical outlet and hope the extension cord is long enough.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The challenges also come as Democrats hope to take control of at least one of the chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.
    — Margie Cullen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hope
Verb
  • Beijing aims to transform the region into a high-altitude green energy powerhouse, with projects that include a $168 billion megadam, currently under construction, that could stretch the limits of what human engineering has achieved.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This shift aims to secure more predictable, recurring revenue and higher user retention, mitigating the volatility of hardware sales.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of aim
Verb
  • Williams, of course, is trying to grab the next elevator to stardom.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Keep it simple instead of trying to change everything at once.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of try

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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propose. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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