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project

[proj-ekt, -ikt, pruh-jekt] / ˈprɒdʒ ɛkt, -ɪkt, prəˈdʒɛkt /
NOUN
undertaking, work
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity business deal design enterprise job plan program proposal scheme strategy task venture
STRONG
adventure affair aim assignment baby blueprint concern exploit feat intention matter occupation outline pet proposition setup thing
WEAK
game plan
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fun idleness inactivity indolence unemployment
STRONG
avoidance inaction
VERB
plan
Synonyms
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calculate envisage estimate forecast predict propose see
STRONG
arrange blueprint cast chart conceive contemplate contrive delineate design devise diagram draft envision extrapolate feature frame gauge image imagine intend outline predetermine purpose reckon scheme think vision visualize
WEAK
map out
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy disbelieve disorder disorganize disregard forget ignore neglect
WEAK
cave in keep
VERB
bulge, hang out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extend
STRONG
beetle jut lengthen overhang poke pout prolong protrude protuberate
WEAK
be conspicuous be prominent hang over pop out push out stand out stick out stretch out thrust out
Antonyms
STRONG
abbreviate shorten
WEAK
cave in keep
VERB
throw, discharge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
launch
STRONG
cast fling heave hurl pitch propel shoot transmit
Antonyms
STRONG
receive take
WEAK
cave in keep

Example Sentences

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Citi analysts still project that China’s economy will grow 5% this year, expecting little disruption from the Iran war and resilient exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, Scott has taken on a new project that isn’t online.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Forestry England project lead, Hayley Dauben, said the animals would bring "lots of good benefits" to the Ehen and Calder catchment area.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kamila Deavers, who led the project, became interested in lead exposure after her young daughter briefly showed elevated lead levels linked to toy coatings, before stricter regulations were introduced.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

I’m glad for the sake of our group project that Denny and Titus are getting along so well, but I’m also confused.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.