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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 propose mean?

   • Define propose. propose synonyms, propose pronunciation, propose translation, English dictionary definition of propose. to 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...

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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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   What is a proposal & how does it work?

   • A proposal is an act of submitting a structured plan of action for approval. Someone who proposes something is typically waiting for a yes/no response from an approver. This is not quite synonymous with suggest, which means to offer an idea but not stick around to wait for approval.

   What do you call a person who suggested something? A suggester?

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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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   What is the difference between 'what are you proposing' and 'what do you propose'?

   • I'd say, "what do you propose?" is used when the person hasn't given any response, while "what are you proposing?" is used when the person has commented but wasn't able to convey the message clearly. "What do you propose?

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   PROPOSE definition: 1. to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: 2. to suggest…. Learn more.

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   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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   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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   PROPOSE meaning: 1. to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: 2. to suggest…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   The verb propose means "to suggest a plan," like the most well-known thing to propose: marriage. If you propose to your girlfriend, you propose getting married, and you probably give her a ring, too.