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propose

[ pruh-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

proposed, proposing.
  1. to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action:

    to propose a new method.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. to offer (a toast).
  3. to suggest:

    He proposed that a messenger be sent.

  4. to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.

    Synonyms: ,

  5. to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.

    Synonyms: ,

  6. to present to the mind or attention; state.

    Synonyms: ,

  7. to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).


verb (used without object)

proposed, proposing.
  1. to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
  2. to form or consider a purpose or design.

propose

/ əˈəʊ /

verb

  1. when tr, may take a clause as object to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
  2. tr to nominate, as for a position
  3. tr to plan or intend (to do something)

    I propose to leave town now

  4. tr to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
  5. introften foll byto to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDz, adjective
  • ˈDz, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Dz·· adjective
  • ·Dz· noun
  • ··Dz verb misproposed misproposing
  • ··Dz verb reproposed reproposing
  • un··Dz·· adjective
  • ܲ··Dz·Բ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of propose1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French proposer ( pro- 1, pose 1 ), by association with derivatives of Latin ōDzٳܲ, past participle of ōōԱ “to set forth;” See propositus
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Word History and Origins

Origin of propose1

C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin ōōԱ to display, from pro- 1+ ōԱ to place
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Synonym Study

See intend.
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget includes 1,650 layoffs, a quarter of them civilians at the Police Department.

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Cyclists who kill pedestrians by acting dangerously on the road could face life imprisonment under a proposed change to the law.

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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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