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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 51Թ Forms
- ·Dz·· adjective
- ·Dz· noun
- ··Dz verb misproposed misproposing
- ··Dz verb reproposed reproposing
- un··Dz·· adjective
- ܲ··Dz·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of propose1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of propose1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Scottish government proposed creating five new offences in its Misogyny Bill including stirring up hatred against women and misogynistic harassment.
Last year, the Biden administration proposed rules intended to stop "abuse" of the exemption.
The proposed legislation remains pending in the Assembly.
The proposed Dodger Stadium gondola hit a major roadblock Thursday, when a state appeals court rejected Metro’s approval of the environmental impact report for the project.
The agreement does not rule out job losses beyond 2025 and a consultation over proposed cuts in some departments will continue, with details finalised in June.
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