The difference between Propose and Suggest
When used as verbs, propose means to suggest a plan, course of action, etc, whereas suggest means to imply but stop short of saying explicitly.
Propose is also noun with the meaning: an objective or aim.
check bellow for the other definitions of Propose and Suggest
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Propose as a verb (transitive):
To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
Examples:
"I propose going to see a film."
"to propose an alliance; to propose a question for discussion"
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Propose as a verb (intransitive, sometimes followed by '''to'''):
To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
Examples:
"He proposed to her last night and she accepted him."
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Propose as a verb (transitive):
To intend.
Examples:
"He proposes to set up his own business."
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Propose as a verb (obsolete):
To talk; to converse.
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Propose as a verb (obsolete):
To set forth.
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Propose as a noun (obsolete):
An objective or aim.
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Suggest as a verb (transitive):
To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.
Examples:
"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"
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Suggest as a verb:
To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).
Examples:
"The name "hamburger" suggests that hamburgers originated from Hamburg."
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Suggest as a verb (transitive):
To mention something as an idea, typically in order to recommend it
Examples:
"I’d like to suggest that we go out to lunch. I’d like to suggest going out to lunch."
"The guidebook suggests that we visit the local cathedral, which is apparently beautiful."
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Suggest as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.