Synonyms for

Proposed

Verb / prʌˈpəʊzd / Another word for proposed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to suggest or make a plan for something to be done

Synonyms & similar words

suggest offer project purpose propose purport nominate declareoneself popthequestion advise aim suggested recommended offered presented advocated proffered submitted moved planned intended purposed aimed targeted aspired desired envisioned projected forecasted

Synonyms by register

Formal

suggested submitted advanced put forward

Informal

offered floated pitched

Literary

advanced broached

Antonyms

rejected denied refused opposed disputed unsupported

Common collocations

  • proposed plan
  • proposed solution
  • proposed amendment
  • proposed legislation
  • proposed changes
  • proposed merger
  • proposed route

Word family

noun proposal
verb propose
adjective proposed

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts like business or politics. Can sometimes imply a tentative suggestion rather than a firm commitment.

Example sentences

  1. She proposed a new game to play at recess.
  2. He proposed to his girlfriend at the beach.
  3. The teacher proposed a field trip to the science museum.
  4. The company proposed a new product line for next year.
  5. The government proposed a new law to protect the environment.

Quotes

  • I proposed to my wife on the beach at sunset and she said yes.
  • The president proposed a new healthcare plan for the country.
  • The scientists proposed a theory about the origins of the universe.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words