Propose
Work
Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Even if they aren't, he'll only rarely propose a viable alternate plan of action, and even if he does, it's almost unheard of for the hero to use it and have it work.
Source: Commander Contrarian - Another, more recent arc has Wally propose a devious plan to the receptionist that will get them both out of work.
Source: Instant Seduction - The actual test is to see who would propose to the others that they all work together to get the bells for the good of all.
Source: Secret Test of Character
Cite this Source
Work and Propose. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/propose/work
Propose & Work. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/propose/work>.
Work or Propose. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/propose/work.
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