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

GOP lawmakers have even proposed legislation to penalize municipalities that dropped Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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Geological Survey has proposed adding silver to its Critical Minerals List.

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The department is taking public comment on the proposed regulations and has scheduled a Nov. 20 public hearing.

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"The unfair economic practices of China present a sizeable obstacle to revitalizing shipbuilding in the United States," the alliance said in a petition supporting proposed legislation aimed at developing the sector.

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He has proposed the possibility of a new era of peace.

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