I don't want to propose to you!
Source: tatoeba (1772)
Propose
/pɹəˈpəʊz/
Synonyms for "propose" (280 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (56)
Verb(15 words)
Noun(15 words)
advancesadvocatesapproachingargue ardentlyballot handling protocolbiddingbidsbillbillsbouncescomposition writing promptconjectureconjecturesconjecturingconstruct based task
Adjective(1 words)
civil progress plan
Strong matches (84)
Noun(32 words)
counteroffersdreamsfloatfloatingfloating conductorfloating groundfloatsforcefully presentedguess based decisionguessing without evidencehaussahypothetical modelidea plantingindividual approachesjumps in ideasmeansmodeling posemootingmootsmost policy move
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motion adjectivemotion causemotion change problemmotion change proposalmotion changeablymotion changedmotion demonstrationmotion description taskmotion tomotion to approvemotion verbmotion word
Verb(22 words)
declare oneselfdesignengageestablish a theoryexpoundedexpressedflirtedfloatedformulatedhazard a planhazardedhypothesizedhypothesizesinstigate reformintendintendedintendingintroducesmake a presentationmeant
Adjective(1 words)
Adverb(1 words)
forcefully argued case
Determiner(1 words)
most present
Related words (140)
Verb(40 words)
nominatenominatesofferedopinepitchedplanpop the questionpositedpostulatedpostulatingpreposepresentpresentedpresented dataprojectproposedproposespropositionedpropoundedpropounds
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purportpurposerecommendedrecommendsshare insightssow ideasspeculatessponsoredstate a hypothesisstate the hypothesisstate the problemsubmitssubmittedsuggestedsuggestingsuggestssupposestabledtheorizesthinks
Noun(52 words)
nominatingoffer water bowlofferspitchespitchingplanning relatedpolicy moveponesposesposingpositingpositspostulatespremise the argumentpresent a casepresent a proposalpresent an argumentpresent archaic formpresent condition datapresent event
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present testimonials in portfoliopresent to committeepresentsprofferingprofferspropositioningpropoundingpublic benefits conceptputsrecommendingsignal amendment intentspanish recomendarspitballssponsorstatestate judiciary reformstate policy studiesstate the factsstudent subjectsubject dictionarysubmittingsuppose youtable settingtablestender bidtenderingtheory changethrust of the argumenttoastsventureventureswishes
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aim, offer, suggest, abduce, address.
- Sentence evidence is available for propose, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "propose".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "propose"
Keep "propose" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "propose" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "propose", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "propose" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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22 total sentences available.
Is there no alternative to what you propose?
Source: tatoeba (16982)
What tempted him to propose to her?
Source: tatoeba (25040)
At long last he made up his mind to propose to her.
Source: tatoeba (30245)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "propose"?
Closest matches include aim, offer, suggest, abduce, address.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "propose"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.