propone

[ pruh-pohn ]

verb (used with object)

, Scot.

, pro·poned, pro·pon·ing.

1. to suggest for consideration; propose.
2. to present before a jury or judge; plead for or request (an official decision).

propone

/ -ˈpəʊn; prəˈpon /

verb

1. to propose or put forward, esp before a court

Word History and Origins

Origin of propone¹

1325–75; Middle English proponen < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, propound. See propose

Word History and Origins

Origin of propone¹

C14: from Latin prōpōnere to propose

Example Sentences

And the bits of business that I have to propone to you are rather in the nature of being confidential.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• adopt
• choose
• go for
• pick
• promote
• put
• select
• suggest
• wish