propose
Meaning of propose
verb
- put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.
he proposed a new nine-point peace plan
I proposed that the government should retain a 51 per cent stake in the company
- make an offer of marriage to someone.
I have already proposed to Sarah
one girl proposed marriage to him on the spot
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’.
Information about propose
- It is a verb.
- The plural form of propose is: proposes.
- Languages in which propose is used:
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CatalanHyphenation of propose
pro-pose
- It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
- propose is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
propose synonyms
Meaning suggest:
Meaning project:
Meaning aim:
Meaning nominate:
Meaning declare oneself:
Meaning put forward (a theory or suggestion):
Meaning in a particular place:
Meaning propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly:
Meaning present (a proposal, application, or other document) to a person or body for consideration or judgement:
Meaning submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration:
Meaning place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order:
Meaning present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities:
Meaning cause (a process or action) to begin:
Meaning initiate (legal action) against someone:
Meaning showing gentleness, kindness, and affection:
Meaning offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction:
Meaning put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role:
Meaning publicly recommend or support:
Meaning put forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others:
Meaning hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance:
Meaning put forward as fact or as a basis for argument:
Meaning present formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting:
propose antonyms
Meaning remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position:
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