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   propose

   /prəˈpəʊz/

   verb

   • 1. put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others: "he proposed a new nine-point peace plan" Similar put forwardsuggestadvanceofferpresentmovesubmitpreferfilelodgeinitiatebringbring forwardcome up withtenderbidprojectrecommendadvocatepropoundprofferposittableOpposite withdraw
   • ▪ nominate (someone) for an elected office or as a member of a society: "Roy Thomson was proposed as chairman" Similar nominateput forwardput upnamesuggestsubmitpresentrecommendOpposite withdraw
   • ▪ put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee: "the government put its slim majority to the test by proposing a vote of confidence"
   • ▪ intend to do something: "he proposed to attend the meeting" Similar intendhave the intentionmeanplanhave plansset outhave in mind/viewresolvebe resolvedaimpurposecontemplatethink ofaspiredesirewantwishexpect
   • 2. make an offer of marriage to someone: "I have already proposed to Sarah" Similar ask someone to marry youmake an offer of marriageoffer marriageask for someone's hand in marriageinformal:pop the question

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere (see proponent), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

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   • 1. proposer noun

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   What does the word 'propose' mean?

   • SYNONYMS 1. contemplate, expect, aim, purpose. To propose means to intend, to mean, to design, or to put forward for consideration.

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   What does it mean if someone proposes a plan or idea?

   • If 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.

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   What does it mean if you propose a theory?

   • If you propose a theory or an explanation, you state that it is possibly or probably true, because it fits in with the evidence that you have considered. This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning. [VERB noun] Newton proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.

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   How do you describe a proposal?

   • 1. If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. [...] 2. If you propose to do something, you intend to do it. [...] 3. If you propose a theory or an explanation, you state that it is possibly or probably true, because it fits in with the evidence that you have considered.

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   What does proposer mean?

   • pro·pos′er n. These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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   What does proposal mean in a sentence?

   • Propose definition: to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action. See examples of PROPOSE used in a sentence.

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   to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: [ + that ] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure. [ + -ing verb ] He proposed deal ing directly with the suppliers. She proposed a boycott of the meeting.

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