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   Pro·pose

   /prəˈpōz/

   

   verb

   • 1. put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration or discussion by others: "he proposed a new nine-point peace plan" Similar put forwardsuggestadvanceofferpresentmovesubmitpreferfilelodgeinitiatebringbring forwardcome up withtenderbidprojectrecommendadvocatepropoundprofferposittableOpposite withdraw
   • ▪ nominate (someone) for an elected office or as a member of a society: "Thomson was proposed as chairman" Similar nominateput forwardput upnamesuggestsubmitpresentrecommendOpposite withdraw
   • ▪ put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee: "the government put its slim majority to the test by proposing a vote of confidence"
   • 2. make an offer of marriage to someone: "I have already proposed to Sarah" Similar ask someone to marry youmake an offer of marriageoffer marriageask for someone's hand in marriageinformal:pop the question

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere (see proponent), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. proposer noun

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   The meaning of PROPOSE is to form or put forward a plan or intention. How to use propose in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROPOSE definition: 1. to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: 2. to suggest…. Learn more.

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   propose somebody (for/as something) I propose Tom Ellis for chairman. He was proposed for the job of treasurer. propose something to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)

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   Definition of propose verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   verb. make a proposal, declare a plan for something. “the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”. synonyms: advise, suggest. see more. verb. ask (someone) to marry you. “she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months”. synonyms: declare oneself, offer, pop the question.

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   PROPOSE definition: 1. to suggest a plan or action: 2. to intend to do something: 3. to ask someone to marry you: . Learn more.

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   Propose definition: to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action. See examples of PROPOSE used in a sentence.