Propose and Suggest

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Propose

Propose verb - To set before the mind for consideration.

Usage example: he proposed that we go for a walk this afternoon

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Suggest is a synonym for propose in offer topic. In some cases you can use "Suggest" instead a verb "Propose", when it comes to topics like put forward, speech, assistance, bring up. popular alternative

Nearby Words: proposition, proposal, proposing, proposer

Suggest

Suggest verb - To put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action.

Usage example: I suggested that they talk to a therapist about their marital problems

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Propose is a synonym for suggest in offer topic. You can use "Propose" instead a verb "Suggest", if it concerns topics such as speech, assistance, bring up, plan. popular alternative

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idea	propose idea	suggest idea
murder	propose murder	suggest murder
time	propose time	suggest time
way	propose way	suggest way
Other words: plan, game, words, solution, alternative, age, suicide, threesome, ideas, changes.

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