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- Dictionarypropose/prəˈpəʊz/
verb
- 1. put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others: "he proposed a new nine-point peace plan" Similar Opposite
- 2. make an offer of marriage to someone: "I have already proposed to Sarah" Similar
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to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: [ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure. [ + -ing verb ] He proposed deal ing directly with the suppliers. She proposed a boycott of the meeting.
1. a. : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action) propose a plan for settling the dispute. b. : to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent. proposed to spend the summer in Italy. 2. a. : to set forth for acceptance or rejection. propose terms for peace.
Definition of propose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Propose definition: to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action. See examples of PROPOSE used in a sentence.
1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law. 2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate. 3. To offer (a toast to be drunk). 4. To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm. v.intr.
propose. (prəpoʊz ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense proposes , present participle proposing , past tense, past participle proposed. 1. verb. If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions. [VERB noun/verb-ing]
propose meaning, definition, what is propose: to suggest something as a plan or course...: Learn more.
PROPOSE definition: 1. to suggest a plan or action: 2. to intend to do something: 3. to ask someone to marry you: . Learn more.
Propose definition: to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action. See examples of PROPOSE used in a sentence.
The verb propose means "to suggest a plan," like the most well-known thing to propose: marriage. If you propose to your girlfriend, you propose getting married, and you probably give her a ring, too.
