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pro·pose (prə pōz′)

transitive verb proposed -·posed′, proposing -·pos′·ing

  1. to put forth for consideration or acceptance
  2. to purpose, plan, or intend
  3. to present as a toast in drinking
  4. to nominate (someone) for membership, office, etc.

Etymology: LME < OFr proposer, altered (infl. by poser: see pose) < L proponere (pp. propositus), to set forth, display, propose: see pro- & position

intransitive verb

  1. to make a proposal; form or declare a purpose or design
  2. to offer marriage

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propose Synonyms

propose

v.

  1. To make a suggestion

    suggest, offer, put forward, move, set forth, come up with, state, proffer, advance, propound, introduce, put to, contend, assert, tender, recommend, advise, counsel, lay before, submit, adduce, affirm, volunteer, press, urge (upon), hold out, make a motion, lay (something) on the line.

    Antonyms oppose*, dissent*, protest. *

  2. To mean

    purpose, intend, aim; see mean 1, intend.

  3. To offer marriage

    offer marriage, ask in marriage, make a proposal, ask for the hand of, press one's suit, pop the question*, fire the question*. See syn. study at intend.intend.


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propose Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • therefore: We therefore propose that the whole of section 12 is rewritten accordingly.

Infinitive complement

  • abolish: These are: I - STRATEGIC PLANNING 4. The Government proposes to abolish county Structure Plans.

Adjective complement

  • new: We welcome the proposed new Strategic Rail Authority to look into network improvement and promotion of integration with other forms of transport.

Modifying Another Word

  • originally: He published the originally proposed Bill as a Digest of the law relating to marine insurance.

Used with why or when

  • which: Several vehicles had been proposed which could be adapted to fulfill some or all of the roles.

Infinitive complement

  • erect: F. Sinclair asked if it was known who owned the land on which it was proposed to erect the metal container?

Preposition: in

  • bill: The model proposed in the bill has many similarities to the regulatory framework that exists in private utilities.
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propose quotes

We propose it, we massage it, and we often have to ram it.

-Cuomo, Mario Matthew

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