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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
The European Commission has since proposed four defence projects, including a counter-drone system, as part of plans to get the continent ready to defend itself by 2030.
An Israeli parliamentary committee on Monday advanced a bill proposing the death penalty for "terrorists" a move pushed for by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
The state’s proposed Zone Zero regulations that would force homeowners to create an ember-resistant zone around their houses — initially planned to take effect nearly three years ago — had caused an uproar in the region.
It is a big step to propose and support a motion of no confidence in a Stormont minister, even though it is destined to fail.
It proposes a two-term limit for prime ministers and expanded presidential powers.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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