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propose
[ pruh-pohz ]
verb (used with object)
- to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action:
to propose a new method.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- 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: ,
Synonyms: ,
- to present to the mind or attention; state.
Synonyms: ,
- to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
- to form or consider a purpose or design.
propose
/ əˈəʊ /
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)
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, adjective
- ˈDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Dz·· adjective
- ·Dz· noun
- ··Dz verb misproposed misproposing
- ··Dz verb reproposed reproposing
- un··Dz·· adjective
- ܲ··Dz·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of propose1
Word History and Origins
Origin of propose1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
That proposed ban would apply to Google’s AI products, including Gemini, which the government says were aided by the company’s illegal monopoly in search.
Writing on social media on Friday, Zelensky criticised Russia for failing to agree to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US on 11 March and urged allies to apply more pressure to it.
Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget includes 1,650 layoffs, a quarter of them civilians at the Police Department.
Cyclists who kill pedestrians by acting dangerously on the road could face life imprisonment under a proposed change to the law.
Albanese's proposed reserve includes rare earths as well as other critical minerals of which Australia is a top producer - like lithium and cobalt.
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