propose
to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
to offer (a toast).
to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
to form or consider a purpose or design.
Origin of propose
1synonym study For propose
Other words for propose
Opposites for propose
Other words from propose
- pro·pos·a·ble, adjective
- pro·pos·er, noun
- mis·pro·pose, verb, mis·pro·posed, mis·pro·pos·ing.
- re·pro·pose, verb, re·pro·posed, re·pro·pos·ing.
- un·pro·pos·a·ble, adjective
- un·pro·pos·ing, adjective
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How to use propose in a sentence
In the Senate Republicans’ $650 billion relief legislation, a proposed $16 billion was allocated for testing and tracing.
Why lawmakers may choose a more targeted approach for the second round of COVID stimulus | Aric Jenkins | September 16, 2020 | FortuneI propose we call our new epoch the “Heliocene,” meaning “new sun.”
Dawn of the Heliocene - Issue 90: Something Green | Summer Praetorius | September 16, 2020 | NautilusThe proposed deal’s structure is already shaped by Beijing’s refusal to allow the US alone to determine TikTok’s fate.
Beijing is publicizing its philosophy of how tech firms like TikTok must aid China’s rise | Jane Li | September 16, 2020 | QuartzIn a statement, Oracle provided few details about the proposed TikTok partnership.
What’s Oracle? TikTok users react to proposed Oracle deal | Danielle Abril | September 15, 2020 | FortuneOn Thursday, the Republican-proposed $500 billion stimulus package failed to get enough votes to advance in the chamber.
GOP $500 billion aid package blocked by Senate Democrats—here’s what it means for unemployment benefits and stimulus checks | Lance Lambert | September 10, 2020 | Fortune
I told them the story about how Delta helped her propose to me in the middle of the international terminal here at Delta.
How A Company’s Support of Gay Employees Helped One of Them To Come Out | | December 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey met in 2009, before Dewani rented a private jet and flew her to Paris to propose.
The Honeymoon Murder Trial of British Millionaire Shrien Dewani Begins | Nico Hines | October 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOther models, such as string theory, propose more dimensions, but those are coiled up too small to be seen.
This leads some to propose that the American middle and working classes has become economically passé.
In the Future We'll All Be Renters: America's Disappearing Middle Class | Joel Kotkin | August 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMay I propose the Dutch, who were among the original bidders for 2018.
Instead of writing slander and flat blasphemy, they propose to draw it, and not draw it mild.
Now the practice of Interrogative Analysis compels such persons to interrogate—to propose questions—to think.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)"That means he intends to propose again," said Mrs. Kaye, in her carefully modulated voice.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonWith the sum thus realized, I say, you propose to make good the losses which the bank has suffered by your improvidence?
Strictly speaking, I don't think anybody ought to propose with a niblick in his hand.
First Plays | A. A. Milne
British Dictionary definitions for propose
/ (prəˈpəʊz) /
(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)
(intr often foll by to) to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
Origin of propose
1Derived forms of propose
- proposable, adjective
- proposer, noun
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