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Definition of propose verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

propose

verb
 
/prəˈpəʊz/
 
/prəˈpəʊz/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they propose
 
/prəˈpəʊz/
 
/prəˈpəʊz/
he / she / it proposes
 
/prəˈpəʊzɪz/
 
/prəˈpəʊzɪz/
past simple proposed
 
/prəˈpəʊzd/
 
/prəˈpəʊzd/
past participle proposed
 
/prəˈpəʊzd/
 
/prəˈpəʊzd/
-ing form proposing
 
/prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/
 
/prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/
Idioms
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    suggest plan

  1. [transitive] (formal) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
    • propose something The government proposed changes to the voting system.
    • The Board of Directors is proposing an amendment to Article I.
    • The three countries had proposed a plan for him to hand over power to a chosen successor.
    • What would you propose?
    • Other services will not be affected by the proposed legislation.
    • It is one of several proposed hospital developments around town.
    • Since the idea was first proposed, no action has been taken.
    • a proposed reform/rule/law/project
    • This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent.
    • propose that… She proposed that the book be banned.
    • (British English also) She proposed that the book should be banned.
    • it is proposed that… It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.
    • propose doing something He proposed changing the name of the company.
    • it is proposed to do something It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.
    Extra Examples
    • The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards.
    • The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic.
    • the newly proposed amendments
    • She proposed a reduction in the state president's powers.
    • The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute.
    • Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue?
    Topics Suggestions and adviceb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • seriously
    • formally
    • first
    preposition
    • as
    • for
    phrases
    • newly proposed
    • recently proposed
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  2. intend

  3. [transitive] (formal) to intend to do something
    • propose to do something What do you propose to do now?
    • propose doing something How do you propose getting home?
    • We do not propose to take any further action in the matter.
  4. marriage

  5. [intransitive, transitive] to ask somebody to marry you
    • He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.
    • propose to somebody She proposed to me!
    • propose something (to somebody) to propose marriage
    Topics Life stagesb2
  6. at formal meeting

  7. [transitive] to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it
    • propose somebody (for/as something) I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.
    • He was proposed for the job of treasurer.
    • propose something to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)
    compare oppose, second1Topics Suggestions and advicec1
  8. suggest explanation

  9. [transitive] propose something (formal) to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider synonym propound
    • She proposed a possible solution to the mystery.
    Topics Suggestions and advicec1
  10. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
Idioms
propose a toast (to somebody) | propose somebody’s health
  1. to 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.
    Topics Successc2
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