proposes

VERB

suggest, present for action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ask come up with introduce nominate offer recommend request submit urge

STRONG

adduce advance advise affirm assert broach contend counsel invite kibitz name pose prefer press proffer proposition propound solicit state tender volunteer

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer discourage dissuade ignore reply

STRONG

deny reject retreat take back

WEAK

condemn disbelieve oppose refuse repulse

VERB

intend; have in mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim design plan

STRONG

contemplate mean mind purpose scheme

WEAK

have every intention

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget neglect

WEAK

condemn deny disbelieve oppose refuse reject repulse

VERB

ask for hand in marriage

Synonyms

WEAK

ask in marriage fire the question get down on one knee make a proposal offer marriage pop the question press one's suit

Antonyms

WEAK

condemn deny disbelieve oppose refuse reject repulse

Example Sentences

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Proposes to work with industry, unions, states and consumers to come up with a national EV strategy.

From Reuters • May 19, 2022

Appeared in the February 13, 2018, print edition as 'President Proposes $4.4 Trillion Budget.'

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2018

Kashkari: Proposes a 10-year sunset and regulatory review of all current and existing regulations.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2014

Chancellor Proposes Plan to Remove Unassigned and Unsatisfactory Teachers What do you think of Chancellor Walcott's plan to buy out unsatisfactory teachers?

From New York Times • May 21, 2012

Proposes rejection of bill to assign disenfranchised seats of St. Albans and Sudbury.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John