Synonyms of proposes

proposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of propose

1

as in suggests

to set before the mind for consideration

he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggests
• offers
• poses
• recommends
• presents
• propounds
• proffers
• submits
• votes
• advances
• bounces
• puts forward
• nominates
• puts forth
• plans
• arranges
• moves
• maps
• files
• plots
• tenders
• calculates
• contrives
• charts
• lays
• shapes
• trots out
• covers
• lodges
• frames

2

as in intends

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

we propose to buy a new house within the next year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intends
• plans
• contemplates
• aims
• means
• hopes
• tries
• goes
• looks
• purports
• wishes
• purposes
• calculates
• aspires
• allows
• designs
• considers
• meditates
• attempts
• figures on
• strives
• ponders
• dreams
• schemes
• accomplishes
• debates
• achieves
• plots
• struggles
• performs
• executes
• mulls (over)
• endeavors
• effects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposes

Still, Flock’s co-founder says Flock is ready to accept more regulations like the city of Atlanta proposes. — Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

China’s new plan proposes using big data and specialized AI models to accelerate this process. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

In addition, the company proposes a series of townhouses, duplexes and quadplexes with two- and three-bedroom units. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

That took place about a minute later when Picard proposes a game of poker. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

The government proposes a 20%-30% windfall profits tax on mining companies that have benefited from prices that have risen since last year. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Godfrey proposes a pan-European fleet of orbital bodyguards patrolling clusters of European assets to ward off future Russian attempts to jam or damage the satellites. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Much has been made about Amendment 3, the statewide ballot initiative that proposes tripling the homestead exemption for primary residences in the first year. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026

Neither state proposes an alternative to the Interior Department’s allocation; the thrust of their case is that the Interior Department hasn’t followed the law in imposing its own measures. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026