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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
Other proposed tasks suggested by the scientists include a reprogrammed robot that carried the groceries from the car to the kitchen.
The proposed development – which would be one of the largest in the world – consists of up to 307 turbines across an area four times the size of Edinburgh.
BBC Africa Eye's Blood Parliament documentary revealed how security forces brutally responded to youthful protesters who breached Kenya's parliament on 25 June 2024, the day lawmakers voted to approve the proposed tax hikes.
The Liberals have proposed a slight tax cut for those in the lowest bracket, who are due to see their rate reduce from 15% to 14%.
Longer wait times for care are expected from a Department of Veterans Affairs that, despite receiving a record number of disability claims, is proposing to slash its workforce by 17%.
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