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PROPOSE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word propose. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word propose. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PROPOSE

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suggest
verbv
verb

• make a proposal, declare a plan for something

• drop a hint; intimate by a hint

• imply as a possibility

• call to mind

offer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the verbal act of offering

• something offered (as a proposal or bid)

• a usually brief attempt

verb

• give something useful or necessary to

• present for acceptance or rejection

• agree freely

• put forward for consideration

• offer verbally

• make available for sale

• propose a payment

• produce or introduce on the stage

• present as an act of worship

• mount or put up

• make available; provide

• ask (someone) to marry you

• threaten to do something

advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

present
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

• being or existing in a specified place

noun

• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

• something presented as a gift

• a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

verb

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• bring forward and present to the mind

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• hand over formally

• offer for others to consider

• give, especially as an honor or reward

• give as a present; make a gift of

• deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

• cause to come to know personally

• represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

• recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

recommend
verbv
verb

• push for something

• express a good opinion of

• make attractive or acceptable

put forward
verbv
verb

• put before

• insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• propose as a candidate for some honor

advise
verbv
verb

• give advice to

• inform (somebody) of something

• make a proposal, declare a plan for something

aim
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• the action of directing something at an object

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

verb

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• propose or intend

• move into a desired direction of discourse

• specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

• have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

nominate
verbv
verb

• propose as a candidate for some honor

• put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

• charge with a function; charge to be

• create and charge with a task or function

project
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

• a planned undertaking

verb

• communicate vividly

• extend out or project in space

• transfer (ideas or principles) from one domain into another

• project on a screen

• cause to be heard

• draw a projection of

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• put or send forth

• throw, send, or cast forward

• regard as objective

purport
verbv
noun

• the intended meaning of a communication

• the pervading meaning or tenor

verb

• have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming

• propose or intend

purpose
nounn
noun

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• what something is used for

• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

verb

• propose or intend

• reach a decision

declare oneself
verbv
verb

• ask (someone) to marry you

pop the question
verbv
verb

• ask (someone) to marry you

Best Hypernyms For PROPOSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for propose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
advance advocate choose declare intend mean offer plan present recommend request select submit suggest take think
Phrases (1)
pick out

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