Thesaurus results for PROPOSE

propose

verb

prə-ˈpōz

Definition of propose

as in to suggest

to set before the mind for consideration he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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as in to plan

to have in mind as a purpose or goal we propose to buy a new house within the next year

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Recent Examples of propose Pause long enough to sort the new priority, then propose a practical two-step plan. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 In all, Kennedy used the words ‘vaccination’ and ‘vaccine’ eight times in the letter proposing his visit. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Ahead of their nuptials, then-39-year-old Fortensky proposed to the 59-year-old philanthropist with a simple pavé diamond band. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 The people in the state or county propose a name change and gather support. — Innisfree McKinnon, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for propose

Recent Examples of Synonyms for propose

Verb

Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Some scholars suggest that the gods’ multiple heads and arms signify the dynamic nature of divine action.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

Their focus is principally Travis Kelce, who is reclined on an outdoor sofa, posing for a Tommy Hilfiger campaign.

— Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during winter pose Kyiv’s toughest challenge of the war yet, as per officials and national security experts.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of pose

Verb

Sebastian Kim, head of the content business Unit at CJ ENM, said the series had opened a door the company intends to keep pushing through.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
The city of Norman sought new funding from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office to continue A Better Way, a project intended as an alternative to panhandling.

— Jake Ramsey, Oklahoma Watch, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of intend

Verb

Even in the midst of this global struggle, Roosevelt contemplated the future and envisioned the critical role that a new United Nations might play.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
But Williams — who is set to compete with her sister Serena Williams in the Open’s doubles tournament this week — wasn’t ready to contemplate what’s next for her career after that.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplate

Verb

Meanwhile, outside the five districts that Democrats hope to switch, there are safely Democratic districts where progressive candidates are jousting with mainstream rivals, a subset of the national party’s ideological conflict.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
By doing the bees' job, Carcache and Bloom hope to figure out whether the plants around the parasite are pollinated more than those further away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of hope

Verb

Beijing aims to transform the region into a high-altitude green energy powerhouse, with projects that include a $168 billion megadam, currently under construction, that could stretch the limits of what human engineering has achieved.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
This shift aims to secure more predictable, recurring revenue and higher user retention, mitigating the volatility of hardware sales.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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