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propose
proposeto offer a matter for consideration; suggest: He proposed an item for the agenda.; to make an offer: propose marriage; proffer, tender, present
Not to be confused with:prepose – to place (a grammatical form) before a related grammatical form: The adverb “out” of “put the light out” is preposed in “put out the light.”pro·pose P0602600 (prə-pōz′)v. pro·posed, pro·pos·ing, pro·pos·es v.tr.1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law.2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).4. To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm.v.intr. To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage.
[Middle English proposen, from Old French proposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin prōpōnere : prō-, forth; see pro-1 + pōnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
pro·pos′er n.Synonyms: propose, pose1, propound, submit
These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan.propose (prəˈpəʊz) vb1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action2. (tr) to nominate, as for a position3. (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. (often foll by: to) to make an offer of marriage (to someone)[C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin prōpōnere to display, from pro-1 + pōnere to place] proˈposable adj proˈposer npro•pose (prəˈpoʊz)
v. -posed, -pos•ing. v.t. 1. to offer for consideration, acceptance, or action: proposed a new method. 2. to offer (a toast). 3. to suggest. 4. to nominate (a person) for office, membership, etc. 5. to plan; intend. v.i. 6. to make an offer, esp. of marriage. 7. to form or consider a purpose or design. [1300–50; Middle English < Middle French proposer (see pro-1, pose1), past participle of prōpōnere to set forth] propose1. suggestionsIf someone proposes a plan or idea, they suggest it so that other people can think about it and decide on it. British Airways has proposed a one-way surcharge of $57.This would help them to become accustomed to the methods we proposed.You can say that someone proposes that something should be done or proposes that something be done. They proposed that political strikes should be made illegal.The staff association proposed that a mediator be nominated.2. intentionsHowever, if you intend to do something yourself, you can say that you propose to do it. I propose to focus attention on one type of resource.I propose to undertake a further and thorough review of the documentary evidence.You can also say that you propose doing something. So what do you propose doing now?I do not propose to get deeply involved in it.I do not propose to discuss this matter.propose
Past participle: proposed
Gerund: proposing
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| I propose | | you propose | | he/she/it proposes | | we propose | | you propose | | they propose |
| Preterite |
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| I proposed | | you proposed | | he/she/it proposed | | we proposed | | you proposed | | they proposed |
| Present Continuous |
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| I am proposing | | you are proposing | | he/she/it is proposing | | we are proposing | | you are proposing | | they are proposing |
| Present Perfect |
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| I have proposed | | you have proposed | | he/she/it has proposed | | we have proposed | | you have proposed | | they have proposed |
| Past Continuous |
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| I was proposing | | you were proposing | | he/she/it was proposing | | we were proposing | | you were proposing | | they were proposing |
| Past Perfect |
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| I had proposed | | you had proposed | | he/she/it had proposed | | we had proposed | | you had proposed | | they had proposed |
| Future |
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| I will propose | | you will propose | | he/she/it will propose | | we will propose | | you will propose | | they will propose |
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| I will have proposed | | you will have proposed | | he/she/it will have proposed | | we will have proposed | | you will have proposed | | they will have proposed |
| Future Continuous |
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| I will be proposing | | you will be proposing | | he/she/it will be proposing | | we will be proposing | | you will be proposing | | they will be proposing |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
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| I have been proposing | | you have been proposing | | he/she/it has been proposing | | we have been proposing | | you have been proposing | | they have been proposing |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
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| I will have been proposing | | you will have been proposing | | he/she/it will have been proposing | | we will have been proposing | | you will have been proposing | | they will have been proposing |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
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| I had been proposing | | you had been proposing | | he/she/it had been proposing | | we had been proposing | | you had been proposing | | they had been proposing |
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| I would propose | | you would propose | | he/she/it would propose | | we would propose | | you would propose | | they would propose |
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| I would have proposed | | you would have proposed | | he/she/it would have proposed | | we would have proposed | | you would have proposed | | they would have proposed |
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | propose - make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"suggest, adviseadvocate, recommend, urge - push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"advance, throw out - bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument"proposition - suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"feed back - respond to a query or outcomeput forward, state, submit, posit - put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"make a motion, move - propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meetingdeclare - state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with" | | 2. | propose - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"projectplan - make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"offer - put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion"introduce - put before (a body); "introduce legislation" | | 3. | propose - propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"purpose, aim, purportintend, mean, think - have in mind as a purpose; "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night" | | 4. | propose - put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"nominatechoose, pick out, select, take - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her"nominate, put forward, put up - propose as a candidate for some honor | | 5. | propose - ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman"declare oneself, pop the question, offerrequest - ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript" |
proposeverb1. put forward, present, suggest, advance, come up with, submit, tender, proffer, propound We are about to propose some changes to the system.2. intend, mean, plan, aim, design, scheme, purpose, have in mind, have every intention I propose to spend my entire life travelling.3. nominate, name, present, introduce, invite, recommend, put up He was proposed for renomination as party chairman.4. offer marriage, pop the question (informal), ask for someone's hand (in marriage), pay suit Merton proposed to her on bended knee.proposeverb1. To state, as an idea, for consideration:advance, offer, pose, propound, put forward, set forth, submit, suggest.2. To have in mind as a goal or purpose:aim, contemplate, design, intend, mean, plan, project, purpose, target.Regional: mind.Translationspropose (prəˈpəuz) verb1. to offer for consideration; to suggest. I proposed my friend for the job; Who proposed this scheme? 提議 提议2. to intend. He proposes to build a new house. 計劃 计划3. to make an offer of marriage. He proposed (to me) last night and I accepted him. 求婚 求婚proˈposal noun1. something proposed or suggested; a plan. proposals for peace. 建議，提議 建议，提议 2. an offer of marriage. She received three proposals. 求婚 求婚3. the act of proposing. (建議的)提出 （建议的）提出
propose
propose a toastTo request that those present raise their glasses in honor of or tribute to someone or something. Before we all sit down to our meal, I just want to propose a toast to my mother. Mom, we all love you so much, and we hope your retirement marks the beginning of a wonderful new chapter in your life.See also: propose, toastman proposes, God disposesHumans may come up with any number of ambitious or ingenious plans or ideas, but, ultimately, forces outside of our control determine whether they fail or succeed. The sinking of the Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable ship, shows better than perhaps anything else that while man proposes, God disposes. We've given our very best to the project, and, at this point, it's up to fate whether things work out for us. Man proposes, God disposes.See also: dispose, god, manpropose to1. To suggest that some action be taken. I propose to move the meeting to next week. We propose to join forces and repel the invaders as a single, unified army!2. To make a suggestion to someone. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "propose" and "to" to specify what is being suggested. I suggested a slightly different way of wording the text to the boss, but he got really mad at me for it. They're proposing a lower price to us for the house seeing as there were so many issues with the plumbing.3. To ask for someone's hand in marriage; to make a marriage proposal. I'm planning on proposing to Judy while we're in Paris. She proposed to me on my birthday.See also: proposeMan proposes, God disposes.Prov. People may make plans, but they cannot control the outcome of their plans. Jill: Are you really going to be able to finish writing your novel by the end of the year? Bob: Man proposes, God disposes.See also: dispose, god, manpropose a toastto make a toast before a celebratory drink. I'd like to propose a toast in honor of your birthday. At the wedding reception, the bride's father proposed a toast to the new couple.See also: propose, toastpropose something to someoneto suggest something to someone. I have an idea I would like to propose to you. Sam wanted to propose a new plan to Sarah.See also: proposepropose to someoneto suggest marriage to someone, usually a male to a female. Guess who proposed to me last night? Do you think that Sam will propose to Mary?See also: proposepropose a ˈtoast (to somebody) ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking: I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.In the past, the name of a lady who was being wished health and happiness was supposed to improve the flavour of the wine like the pieces of spiced toast that people put in their wine.See also: propose, toastEncyclopediaSeeBetrothalLegalSeeProposalpropose
Synonyms for proposeverb put forwardSynonyms- put forward
- present
- suggest
- advance
- come up with
- submit
- tender
- proffer
- propound
verb intendSynonyms- intend
- mean
- plan
- aim
- design
- scheme
- purpose
- have in mind
- have every intention
verb nominateSynonyms- nominate
- name
- present
- introduce
- invite
- recommend
- put up
verb offer marriageSynonyms- offer marriage
- pop the question
- ask for someone's hand (in marriage)
- pay suit
Synonyms for proposeverb to state, as an idea, for considerationSynonyms- advance
- offer
- pose
- propound
- put forward
- set forth
- submit
- suggest
verb to have in mind as a goal or purposeSynonyms- aim
- contemplate
- design
- intend
- mean
- plan
- project
- purpose
- target
- mind
Synonyms for proposeverb make a proposal, declare a plan for somethingSynonymsRelated Words- advocate
- recommend
- urge
- advance
- throw out
- proposition
- feed back
- put forward
- state
- submit
- posit
- make a motion
- move
- declare
verb present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.SynonymsRelated Wordsverb propose or intendSynonymsRelated Wordsverb put forwardSynonymsRelated Words- choose
- pick out
- select
- take
- nominate
- put forward
- put up
verb ask (someone) to marry youSynonyms- declare oneself
- pop the question
- offer
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