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Propose

/pɹəˈpəʊz/

An objective or aim.

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📖 Definitions of "Propose"

noun

1
An objective or aim.

verb

1
To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
"I propose going to see a film."
2
(sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
"He proposed to her last night and she accepted him."
3
To intend.
"He proposes to set up his own business."
4
To talk; to converse.

🔄 Synonyms of "Propose"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
projectnoun	A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.
purposenoun	The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
adviseverb	(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
purportnoun	To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately). [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)]
suggestverb	(transitive) To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
offerverb	A proposal that has been made.
pop the questionverb	(idiomatic, informal) To propose marriage.
nominateverb	To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
propose marriageverb	To ask (someone) if they want to become one's spouse. [with to ‘someone’]
aimnoun	Intention or goal.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Propose"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
offerverb	A proposal that has been made.
projectverb	(intransitive) To extend beyond a surface.
adviseverb	(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
purposeverb	(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
nominateverb	To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
suggestverb	(transitive) To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
purportverb	To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately). [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)]
propose marriageverb	To ask (someone) if they want to become one's spouse. [with to ‘someone’]
pop the questionverb	(idiomatic, informal) To propose marriage.
aimverb	(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
proposalnoun	Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
offeringnoun	The act by which something is offered.
initiateverb	(transitive) To begin; to start.
bringverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
introduceverb	(transitive, of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).
requestverb	(transitive or with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
recommendationnoun	A suggestion or proposal about the best course of action (with adpositions including "about" for the context and "to" for the course of action)
giveverb	(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
developverb	(transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
askverb	To request or petition.