propose
Americanverb (used with object)
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to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action.
to propose a new method.
- Antonyms:
- withdraw
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to offer (a toast).
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to suggest.
He proposed that a messenger be sent.
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to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.
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to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.
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to present to the mind or attention; state.
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to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).
verb (used without object)
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to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
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to form or consider a purpose or design.
verb
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(when tr, may take a clause as object) to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
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(tr) to nominate, as for a position
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(tr) to plan or intend (to do something)
I propose to leave town now
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(tr) to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
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to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
Related Words
See intend.
Other Word Forms
- mispropose verb
- proposable adjective
- proposer noun
- repropose verb
- unproposable adjective
- unproposing adjective
Etymology
Origin of propose
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
Example Sentences
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Carriers would face an “indirect risk” from a proposed rate cap because card companies might have to rethink how many miles they purchase for their rewards programs, the note said.
From MarketWatch
The cryptocurrency’s earlier gains were driven by optimism over proposed U.S. crypto legislation.
The government has announced plans to scale back the proposed business rate increases revealed in November's budget, but many landlords at a meeting in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, have said they need more.
From BBC
"The proposed staff reduction is part of global initiatives to improve cost position while maintaining investments critical to Ericsson's technology leadership," the company said, adding that "approximately 1,600 positions" could be impacted.
From Barron's
The safety board said it would review how proposed inspections discussed in the letter were incorporated into Boeing’s documents for MD-11 maintenance crews.
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