propose synonyms

propose

v.

  1. To make a suggestion

    suggest, offer, put forward, move, set forth, come up with, state, proffer, advance, propound, introduce, put to, contend, assert, tender, recommend, advise, counsel, lay before, submit, adduce, affirm, volunteer, press, urge (upon), hold out, make a motion, lay (something) on the line.

    Antonyms oppose*, dissent*, protest. *

  2. To mean

    purpose, intend, aim; see mean 1, intend.

  3. To offer marriage

    offer marriage, ask in marriage, make a proposal, ask for the hand of, press one's suit, pop the question*, fire the question*. See syn. study at intend.intend.

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