Antonyms for propose
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pruh-pohz |
| Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpoʊz |
Definition of propose
Origin :- mid-14c., from Old French proposer "propose, advance, suggest" (12c.), from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Related: Proposed; proposing. Cf. also propone, which coexisted with this word for a time.
- verb suggest, present for action
- verb intend; have in mind
- verb ask for hand in marriage
- I do not propose to speak in detail of the dinner that followed.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- As you do not propose to follow the sea, it will not be worth while to go as cabin-boy.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The chairman rose to propose the toast of the evening, and was received with cheers.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- There, if it be your wish, I will propose you; messengers will be appointed to converse with you.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- You must propose an examination of his affairs on the part of the church.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- I propose to continue this biography, and include the whole in book form.
- Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
- This was just what Hester wished but had not dared to propose.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- I will do as you order, Nigel; but what is it that you propose to do?
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- I came here, brother, to propose a match for my niece, Angélique.
- Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
- And what do you propose to give him in exchange for the solace that you take away?
- Extract from : « Earth's Holocaust (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Synonyms for propose
- adduce
- advance
- advise
- affirm
- aim
- ask
- ask in marriage
- assert
- broach
- come up with
- contemplate
- contend
- counsel
- design
- fire the question
- get down on one knee
- have every intention
- hit on
- hold out
- introduce
- invite
- kibitz
- lay before
- lay on the line
- make a motion
- make a pitch
- make a proposal
- mean
- mind
- move for
- name
- nominate
- offer
- offer marriage
- plan
- pop the question
- pose
- prefer
- press
- press one's suit
- proffer
- propone
- proposition
- propound
- purpose
- put forward
- put to
- put up
- recommend
- request
- scheme
- set forth
- solicit
- speak one's piece
- spitball
- state
- submit
- tender
- urge
- volunteer
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