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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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   Definition of propose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's 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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   /prəˈpoʊz/ Verb Forms. suggest plan. [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…

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPROPOSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to suggest a plan or action: [ + (that) ] I propose that we delay our decision until we have more information. proposed changes. propose to do sth. B2. to intend to do something: They propose to cycle across Europe. propose verb (MARRY) B2. to ask someone to marry you: He proposed to me on my birthday.

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   1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law. 2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate. 3. To offer (a toast to be drunk). 4. To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm. v.intr.

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   Propose definition, to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method. See more. Dictionary.com

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. verb. If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions. [VERB noun/verb-ing] It was George who first proposed that we dry clothes in that locker. [VERB that]