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

In turn, Axira proposes a risky deal — steal something from the Tournament of Hearts, a dating competition where highborn citizenship is on the line. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

The Department of Homeland Security, which doesn’t seem willing or able to keep its agents from killing unarmed civilians, proposes to equip them with gloves that give electric shocks. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

The research proposes that flavonoids and saponins in legumes may have greater effects involving testosterone, while compounds in cruciferous vegetables could interact more strongly with estrogen and progesterone pathways. — Paul McClure 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026

She’s signed on to play for Project B, a soon-to-launch international league that proposes extending the playing careers of star players (men and women) with exhibition games around the world. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The human role changes from doing the work to reviewing and approving what the agent proposes to do as well as defining the thresholds at which the agent must stop and ask. — Tammy Hawes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

In his latest book, A Sudden Flicker of Light, Thomson proposes that cinema has in fact been a damaging cultural force. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

Incredibly, the City now proposes an additional $40 million in bond debt to move our 911 center to a less secure site. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The budget also proposes restoring funding for animal services to be open six days a week and the public library to increase its collection by $100,000. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026