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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.
: to form or put forward a plan or intention. man proposes, but God disposes. 2. obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion. 3. : to make an offer of marriage. transitive verb. 1. a. : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action) propose a plan for settling the dispute. b.
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.
v.tr. 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.
Definition of propose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
propose. (prəpoʊz ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense proposes , present participle proposing , past tense, past participle proposed. 1. verb B2. If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.
verb. ask (someone) to marry you. “she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months” synonyms: declare oneself, offer, pop the question. see more. Pronunciation. US. /prəˈpoʊz/ UK. /prəˈpʌʊz/
propose meaning, definition, what is propose: to suggest something as a plan or course...: Learn more.
PROPOSE meaning: 1. to suggest a plan or action: 2. to intend to do something: 3. to ask someone to marry you: . Learn more.
to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend. to present to the mind or attention; state. to propound (a question, riddle, etc.). v.i. to make an offer or suggestion, esp. of marriage. to form or consider a purpose or design.
