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PROPOSES

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Proposes.

Proposes - as a verb

Make a proposal, declare a plan for something

Example: "The senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advise10suggest9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declare10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

Example: "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
project18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Propose or intend

Example: "I aim to arrive at noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aim5purport11purpose11

Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

Example: "The president nominated her as head of the civil rights commission"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nominate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ask (someone) to marry you

Example: "He popped the question on sunday night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declare oneselfoffer11pop the question

Example Sentences

"He proposes to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day."
"The government proposes a new tax law to reduce income inequality."
"The company proposes a merger with its biggest competitor."
"She proposes a new marketing strategy for increasing sales."
"The research paper proposes a new theory about the origin of the universe."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proposes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPOSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PROPOSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proposes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPOSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PROPOSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proposes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPOSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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