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See Also:

• past tense form of propose.
• past participle of propose.

proposed

American  

[pruh-pohzd] / prəˈpoʊzd /

adjective

1. offered or suggested for consideration, acceptance, or action.

   Any proposed change to this charter must be noted on the agenda that is sent out for the next scheduled meeting.

2. (of a toast) offered.

   At the convention reception, the jokingly proposed toast was, "To pure mathematics, and may it never be of any use to anyone!"

3. presented or nominated for some position, membership, task, etc..

   The letter should describe the purpose of the committee and list all proposed members along with their faculty ranks.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of propose.

Other Word Forms

• unproposed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of proposed

propose ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

He said that, despite the proposed cuts, approval of the labor contracts provides important supports for employees and ultimately for students.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

But this estimate came before the Education Department proposed new limits on federal student loans for advanced nursing degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The luxurious hotel complex -- hard to access and therefore easy to seal off -- was proposed by Washington and Tehran as well as their Pakistani and Qatari mediators, Switzerland said Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

London & Valley Water has said the proposed rescue deal would hold bills at that level rather than pushing them higher still.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

When Falloppio published in 1561 he acknowledged Ingrassia’s priority and adopted the name he had proposed for the new bone.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Related Words

• expected
• planned
• prospective
• recommended
• scheduled
• suggested