propone

[pruh-pohn]

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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).

Origin of propone

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

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Related Words for propone

adopt, suggest, pick, wish, put, promote, select, choose, urge, offer, nominate, request, introduce, submit, recommend, ask, set, give, turn, present

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Historical Examples of propone

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

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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Word Origin and History for propone

"propose," late 14c., from Latin proponere "to put forth" (see propound). Related: Proponed; proponing; proponement.