propose

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UK /pɹəˈpəʊz/ US /pɹəˈpoʊz/

verb 5noun 1

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

seriously

I'm seriously proposing that we move the meeting to next Tuesday instead.

PREP

Her teacher proposed volunteer work as an excellent opportunity for gaining experience.

for

Sarah's teacher proposed her for the scholarship after seeing her excellent academic record.

PHRASES

originally proposed

The changes originally proposed by the committee were rejected by the board.

Definitions

verb

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

I propose going to see a film.

to propose an alliance

To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

To intend.

He proposes to set up his own business.

I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England.

To talk; to converse.

HERO. Good Margaret, run thee to the parlour; There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice Proposing with the prince and Claudio

To set forth.

[…]so weighty was the cup, That being propos'd brimful of wine, one scarce could lift it up.

noun

An objective or aim.

whose aime hath beene to make us not good and wittie, but wise and learned; She hath attained her propose.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

project

verb — propose or intend

verb — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

verb — ask (someone) to marry you

offer

verb — put forward

nominate

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

I propose going to see a film.

Wiktionary

to propose an alliance

Wiktionary

to propose a question for discussion

Wiktionary

whose aime hath beene to make us not good and wittie, but wise and learned; She hath attained her propose.

Wiktionary

I don't want to propose to you!

Tatoeba · #1772

Is there no alternative to what you propose?

Tatoeba · #16982

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, propose is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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