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propose

/pɹəˈpoʊz/verb2 syllables

Propose means: propose or intend.

Synonyms for propose12

verb, as in propose or intend

aim, purpose, purport

verb, as in ask (someone) to marry you

declare oneself, offer, pop the question

verb, as in make a proposal, declare a plan for something

suggest, advise

verb, as in present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

project

verb, as in put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

nominate

also used for propose

put forth, forthput

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What does propose mean?5

verb

1

propose or intend“I aim to arrive at noon”

2

ask (someone) to marry you“he popped the question on Sunday night”

3

make a proposal, declare a plan for something“the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”

4

present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.“He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism”

5

put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position“The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with propose?34

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All 34 rhymes for propose, grouped by syllable

Propose in a sentence

  • If you want a man to propose marriage, feed him well.unknown
  • Are you proposing, knowing that this won't be my first marriage?unknown
  • Where was she going, and what was she proposing to do?CK
  • We'd usually solve this problem recursively, but the proposed solution uses an iterative algorithm.sysko
  • All of a sudden, he proposed to me.CK
  • The salaryman proposed to the director's daughter, but he was rejected.mariquet
  • After hours of consideration, we decided to reject the proposed plan.CK
  • I proposed the plan to my classmates, some of whom were against it.unknown

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Forms of propose

as a verb

past tense
proposed
present participle
proposing
third-person singular
proposes
past participle
proposed