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propose

[ pruh-pohz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

proposed, proposing.

to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action:
to propose a new method.
Synonyms: counsel, suggest, tender, offer, proffer
Antonyms: withdraw
to offer (a toast).
to suggest:
He proposed that a messenger be sent.
to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.
Synonyms: nominate, name
to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.
Synonyms: plan, aim
to present to the mind or attention; state.
Synonyms: posit, pose
to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).

verb (used without object)

proposed, proposing.

to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
to form or consider a purpose or design.

propose

/ prəˈpəʊz /

verb

when tr, may take a clause as object to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
tr to nominate, as for a position
tr to plan or intend (to do something)
I propose to leave town now
tr to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
introften foll byto to make an offer of marriage (to someone)

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Derived Forms

proˈposable, adjective
proˈposer, noun

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Other Words From

pro·pos·a·ble adjective
pro·pos·er noun
mis·pro·pose verb misproposed misproposing
re·pro·pose verb reproposed reproposing
un·pro·pos·a·ble adjective
un·pro·pos·ing adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propose¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French proposer ( pro- ¹, pose ¹ ), by association with derivatives of Latin prōpositus, past participle of prōpōnere “to set forth;” See propositus

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propose¹

C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin prōpōnere to display, from pro- ¹+ pōnere to place

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Synonym Study

See intend.

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Example Sentences

To change this, the governor proposes increasing a cap on deposits into the rainy day fund from 10% to 20% of general fund revenues and exempting the funds from the spending limit.

From Los Angeles Times

In December that year, the man proposed to the woman and she accepted.

From BBC

As the nation prepares for a second term under President-elect Donald Trump, his proposed policies on immigration have taken center stage.

From Salon

He proposed that Ukraine should only get further US aid if it agreed to participate in peace talks with Moscow.

From BBC

As televised trials are banned in American federal courts, the US Department of Justice proposed that people directly affected by the attack should be allowed tightly controlled online access to the proceedings.

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