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

The theory, called covarying coupling constants plus tired light (CCC+TL), proposes that fundamental constants governing physical interactions change together over cosmic time. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

If a company lacks the internal staff to execute a plan a fractional CMO proposes, a fractional CMO won’t work. — Zach Thompson, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

The measure proposes an amendment to the city charter that would allow youth voters to participate only in school board and city elections. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

California voters will decide Tuesday whether to change how the state verifies the identity of voters under Proposition 39, which proposes new identification requirements for both in-person and mail-in voting. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The project proposes significant traffic changes in the area, including rerouting traffic on nearby roads. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Industry consultant Carol Mattey, a former FCC official involved in writing the 1996 Act, proposes the FCC start charging a fee to companies that depend on broadband. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Nov. 2026

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

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