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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).

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

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  2. propjet engine,
  3. proplastid,
  4. propman,
  5. propolis,
  6. proponent,
  7. propontis,
  8. proport,
  9. proportion,
  10. proportionable

Origin of propone

1325–75; Middle English proponen < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, propound. See propose
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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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Word Origin and History for propone

propone

v.

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

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