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 study proposes 12 strategies to strengthen the ecosystem, including expanding funding tools, improving tax incentives, supporting distribution and promotion, and recognizing the operational costs needed to build resilient production companies. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 11 July 2026

This project, which is under review by the city, proposes demolishing the long-defunct Kmart building and bringing residences, shops and a new Publix to the plaza. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The ecology of this small island is dying, and Moana, as the apprentice caretaker of the island, proposes going beyond the reef to find more food. — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026

The detector satellite Danagoulian proposes would have to be able to get quite close to the suspect spacecraft — a few kilometers. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 July 2026

And what doctors say after the federal government proposes looser restrictions on testosterone. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 July 2026

The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Rather than simply reducing power use across the board, the system attempts to identify exactly when machinery is wasting energy and proposes operational changes that can reduce consumption without disrupting productivity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

The study proposes that Jamestown Canyon virus persists through two interlocking transmission cycles, each driven by a different type of mosquito. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026