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propose
verb as in suggest, present for action
Strong matches
adduce, advance, advise, affirm, assert, broach, contend, counsel, invite, kibitz, name, pose, prefer, press, proffer, proposition, propound, solicit, state, tender, volunteer
Weak matches
hit on, hold out, lay before, lay on the line, make a motion, make a pitch, move for, propone, put forward, put to, put up, set forth, speak one's piece, spitball
verb as in intend; have in mind
Strong matches
contemplate, mean, mind, purpose, scheme
Weak match
verb as in ask for hand in marriage
Example Sentences
Furthermore, when the president’s lawyers in the Office of Legal Counsel approve a proposed action as lawful, their opinion operates as a kind of “golden shield” for those who carry it out.
The government has argued it has altered its proposed legislation to prevent it being delayed from coming into force, with most changes set to take effect in April 2026.
The following five wines are not only sure to please their proposed recipients—and others besides—they represent great value as well.
In Bremen, the European Launcher Challenge received more than 900 million euros in contributions -- twice what had been proposed, Aschbacher said.
The proposed revisions included a change of name for the main character, sometimes called “Aunt Phoenix” by a dismissive nurse, to “Mrs. Jackson.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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