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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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   What does propose mean?

   • Definition of propose verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary [transitive] (formal) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on propose something The government proposed changes to the voting system. What would you propose? propose that… She proposed that the book be banned. it is proposed that…

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   What is a proposal in English?

   • • You propose that someone should do something: He proposed that we should have another meeting. This pattern is used especially in British English.

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   What was proposed in a proposal?

   • She proposed that the book be banned. it is proposed that… It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. propose doing something He proposed changing the name of the company. it is proposed to do something It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What does it mean if someone proposes a plan or idea?

   • If someone proposes a plan or idea, they suggest it so that other people can think about it and decide on it. British Airways has proposed a one-way surcharge of $57. This would help them to become accustomed to the methods we proposed. You can say that someone proposes that something should be done or proposes that something be done.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › proposePROPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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   This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent. propose that… She proposed that the book be banned. (British English also) She proposed that the book should be banned. it is proposed that… It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. propose doing something He proposed changing the name of the company.

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   What would you propose? propose that… She proposed that the book be banned. it is proposed that… It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. propose doing something He proposed changing the name of the company. it is proposed to do something It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.

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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.

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   propose meaning, definition, what is propose: to suggest something as a plan or course...: Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › proposePROPOSE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PROPOSE meaning: 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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