propose

[pruh-pohz]

verb (used with object)

proposed, proposing 

1. to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action.

   to propose a new method.

   Synonyms: counsel, suggest, tender, offer, proffer
   Antonyms: withdraw

2. to offer (a toast).

3. to suggest.

   He proposed that a messenger be sent.

4. to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.

   Synonyms: nominate, name

5. to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.

   Synonyms: plan, aim

6. to present to the mind or attention; state.

   Synonyms: posit, pose

7. to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).

verb (used without object)

proposed, proposing 

1. to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.

2. to form or consider a purpose or design.

propose

/ prəˈpəʊz /

verb

1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action

2. (tr) to nominate, as for a position

3. (tr) to plan or intend (to do something)

   I propose to leave town now

4. (tr) to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)

5. to make an offer of marriage (to someone)

Other Word Forms

• proposable adjective
• proposer noun
• mispropose verb
• repropose verb
• unproposable adjective
• unproposing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of propose¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French proposer ( pro- ¹, pose ¹ ), by association with derivatives of Latin prōpositus, past participle of prōpōnere “to set forth;” See propositus

Word History and Origins

Origin of propose¹

C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin prōpōnere to display, from _pro- ¹ + pōnere to place

Synonym Study

See intend.

Example Sentences

The interior ministry said in a statement that the proposed changes would be part of an overhaul of the asylum system modelled on Denmark's strict immigration policies.

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However, Whitegates was previously considered for an ASN school in 2018, only for a report at the time to state "the proposed development is not considered to be deliverable on this site."

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According to EU officials and draft documents seen by AFP, which could change before the November 19 announcement, the European Commission will propose:

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It takes time and effort to become knowledgeable enough to propose sound tax and regulatory policy, and especially to sell it to other Members and the public.

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Disney’s CEO stated their proposed deal is comparable to or better than agreements with other large distributors.

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Related Words

• ask 
• come up with 
• introduce 
• nominate 
• offer 
• recommend 
• request 
• submit 
• urge