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propose

[ pruh-pohz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, pro·posed, pro·pos·ing.

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
to offer (a toast).
to suggest:
He proposed that a messenger be sent.
to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.
Synonyms: nominate, name
to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.
Synonyms: plan, aim
to present to the mind or attention; state.
Synonyms: posit, pose
to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).

verb (used without object)

, pro·posed, pro·pos·ing.

to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
to form or consider a purpose or design.

propose

/ prəˈpəʊz /

verb

when tr, may take a clause as object to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
tr to nominate, as for a position
tr to plan or intend (to do something)
I propose to leave town now
tr to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
introften foll byto to make an offer of marriage (to someone)

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Derived Forms

proˈposable, adjective
proˈposer, noun

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Other Words From

pro·pos·a·ble adjective
pro·pos·er noun
mis·pro·pose verb misproposed misproposing
re·pro·pose verb reproposed reproposing
un·pro·pos·a·ble adjective
un·pro·pos·ing 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

The bigger picture is that Trump’s proposed team is almost universally loyal, and favour overhauling their respective government departments.

From BBC

He called the proposed commission a “bad idea.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some consumers have taken legal action against the firm, including a proposed class-action lawsuit filed in October.

From BBC

Industries such as automotive, electronics and apparel retail could face significant pressures under his proposed tariffs, according to a report by asset management company Janus Henderson.

From Salon

Officials are proposing to do so on land already zoned for multifamily housing, where people tend to be renters, not in neighborhoods zoned for single-family houses where people tend to own.

From Los Angeles Times

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