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- DictionaryPro·pose/prəˈpōz/
verb
- 1. put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration or discussion by others: "he proposed a new nine-point peace plan"
- 2. make an offer of marriage to someone: "I have already proposed to Sarah"
Definition of propose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1 [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…
to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: [ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure. [ + -ing verb ] He proposed deal ing directly with the suppliers. She proposed a boycott of the meeting. He proposed a motion that the chairman resign.
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.
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.
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.
May 8, 2024 · 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]
