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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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   May 8, 2024 · 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 ]

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

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   May 6, 2024 · propose (third-person singular simple present proposes, present participle proposing, simple past and past participle proposed) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc. Synonyms: put forth, suggest, (rare) forthput