proposed

[pruh-pohzd]

adjective

1. offered or suggested for consideration, acceptance, or action.

   Any proposed change to this charter must be noted on the agenda that is sent out for the next scheduled meeting.

2. (of a toast) offered.

   At the convention reception, the jokingly proposed toast was, "To pure mathematics, and may it never be of any use to anyone!"

3. presented or nominated for some position, membership, task, etc..

   The letter should describe the purpose of the committee and list all proposed members along with their faculty ranks.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of propose.

Other Word Forms

• unproposed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of proposed¹

propose ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The mayor's office appeared to welcome the proposed changes but said they would not comment on "speculation" and would wait before making any concrete preparations.

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Her father’s proposed club would have been located on what is now Vicente Terrace, a public street next to the upscale Viceroy Hotel.

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In 2023 an athlete-advisory committee proposed to let football join the playoffs, and last December, the Ivy League Council of Presidents said yes.

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Akzo said the proposed merger will create a leader in paints and coatings, is rooted in strategic and financial logic and will unlock value for shareholders in both companies.

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"We're not making loud statements," he went on, "we'll be calmly working with America and all the partners... offering alternatives" to the proposed peace plan.

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