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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.
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.
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.
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]
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 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.
Jun 2, 2024 · ( transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc. Synonyms: put forth, suggest, (rare) forthput. I propose going to see a film. to propose an alliance. to propose a question for discussion.
