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 second scenario in the speculative design research is built around an imagined service called Paren’t, which proposes to preserve a parent’s AI-powered postmortem presence for their child. — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026

For example, one hypothesis proposes that stress can accelerate early brain development. — Catherine Demers, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Rand said the application proposes demolishing the building at this time, but calls it a very early first step and adds that the owner is open to a compromise. — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Given that Republicans have a 2-1 majority on the FCC, whatever Carr proposes is likely to be approved. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

However, desperate to enjoy all the benefits of her unconventional and self-serving situation, without shouldering any of the blame, Uta proposes that Morio be the donor for Junna’s child, and that all three of them move in together. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

The dining room has 28 seats, a private event space holds 10, and the menu proposes just three Milanese and Lombardian dishes for each of the antipasti, primi, and secondi courses (four for dessert). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Health care, homelessness The countywide sales tax initiative proposes imposing a quarter-cent tax in order to increase services for unhoused residents as well as address KCK’s healthcare shortage. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

The filing proposes a bifurcated regulatory model that could allow key non-nuclear components of its power plant to be built and operated prior to receiving a full nuclear license. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026