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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.

    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)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • proposable adjective
  • proposer noun
  • mispropose verb
  • repropose verb
  • unproposable adjective
  • unproposing adjective
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of propose1

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

See intend.
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For those who rely on disability benefits to make ends meet, the proposed rules aren’t just abstract numbers, but rather they could mean the difference between financial security and hardship.

From Salon

The 20-point plan proposes an immediate end to fighting and the release of 48 hostages, only 20 of whom are thought to be alive, in exchange for hundreds of detained Gazans.

From BBC

Despite the announcement, Israeli airstrikes continued overnight in parts of Gaza City and Khan Younis, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the proposed cease-fire.

From Salon

When a letter from the BBC proposing the production landed on the desk of Lesley Callaghan, the club's head of PR, she and the board saw it as an opportunity to document a "historic moment".

From BBC

Earlier on Friday, the minister also promised to bring forward proposed legislation making it easier for the police to ask the military to shoot drones down.

From BBC

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