💍propose

verb
/prəˈpoʊz/

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
to suggest a plan or idea for consideration or discussion

Example Sentences

I propose we take a short break.

I propose that we meet tomorrow to discuss the project.

Synonyms

suggest, recommend, offer, present, submit
Entry 1
suggest, recommend, offer, present
Entry 2
suggest, recommend, offer, submit

Antonyms

withdraw, reject, oppose, deny
Entry 1
withdraw, reject, oppose
Entry 2
reject, oppose, deny

Collocations

propose idea, propose solution, propose marriage, propose plan, propose change, propose a plan, propose a solution, propose a meeting
Entry 1
propose idea, propose solution, propose marriage, propose plan, propose change
Entry 2
propose a plan, propose a solution, propose a meeting

More Example Sentences

She proposes that the team work in two groups.

I propose that we focus on quality, not speed.

He proposes that we review the budget monthly.

They propose that everyone submit ideas by Friday.

I would like to propose an alternative explanation.

We propose that the team meet briefly every morning.

We propose that the deadline be extended by one week.

I propose that a neutral person mediate on this matter.

I propose that we form a subcommittee to review this matter.

I understand that a rent increase has been proposed, but I feel it is significantly above the market rate.

Related Vocabularies

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
to greet someone in a friendly way
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
to move past or beyond something
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

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