| 单词 | propose |
| 释义 | propose —proposable, adj. —proposer, n. /preuh pohz"/, v. , proposed, proposing. v.t. 1. to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method. 2. to offer (a toast). 3. to suggest: He proposed that a messenger be sent. 4. to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc. 5. to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend. 6. to present to the mind or attention; state. 7. to propound (a question, riddle, etc.). v.i. 8. to make an offer or suggestion, esp. of marriage. 9. to form or consider a purpose or design. [1300-50; ME < MF proposer (see PRO-1, POSE1), by assoc. with derivatives of L propositus, ptp. of proponere to set forth. See PROPOSITUS] Syn. 1. proffer, tender, suggest, recommend, present. 4. name. 5. plan. See intend. 6. pose, posit. Ant. 1. withdraw. |
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