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propone
[ pruh-pohn ]
/ prəˈpoʊn /
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verb (used with object), pro·poned, pro·pon·ing.Scot.
to suggest for consideration; propose.
to present before a jury or judge; plead for or request (an official decision).
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How to use propone in a sentence
And the bits of business that I have to propone to you are rather in the nature of being confidential.
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British Dictionary definitions for propone
propone
/ (prəˈpon, -ˈpəʊn) /
verb
Scot to propose or put forward, esp before a court
Word Origin for propone
C14: from Latin prōpōnere to propose
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