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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
Earlier on Friday, the minister also promised to bring forward proposed legislation making it easier for the police to ask the military to shoot drones down.
“It’s really fun that we actually have the exact moment” when he proposed, Swift said.
"While we were talking on his podcast, he had a complete garden built out the back of his house to propose in. He went all out – 10 out of 10."
It was a program that was first proposed after the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
The 10-page proposed agreement was sent Wednesday to public and private universities, including some of the most selective institutions in the county.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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