Synonyms for propose
Definitions
- v. 1
To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
I propose going to see a film.
- v. 2
To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
- v. 3
To intend.
He proposes to set up his own business.
Related words
- Word family
- proposal proponent proposition
- Phrases
- propose marriage
Forms
- Past participle
- proposed
e.g. proposed → propounded, offered, presented, proffered…
Example sentences
- offer I am surprised that she refused such a good offer.
- proffer Good sir, we would like to proffer this wonderful item for your consideration.
- aim I aim to address any misconceptions he might have.
- intend I fully intend to do everything I said I would do.
- suggest I suggest you wait until Tom tells you what to do.
By length
- 3 letters
- put1, aim1, bid1
- 4 letters
- mean1, move1, moot1
- 5 letters
- offer2
- 6 letters
- design2, submit2, tender2, intend2, advise2
- 7 letters
- present2, project2, purpose2, suggest2, advance2, purport2, proffer2
- 8 letters
- nominate3, propound2, forthput
- 9 letters
- recommend3
- 11 letters
- contemplate3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (offer2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- proposer
- Italiano
- proporre
- Español
- proponer
- Deutsch
- vorschlagen
- Català
- proposar