propose

verb

pro·pose prə-ˈpōz

proposed; proposing

Synonyms of propose next

intransitive verb

: to form or put forward a plan or intention

man proposes, but God disposes

obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion

: to make an offer of marriage

transitive verb

: to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)

propose a plan for settling the dispute

: to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent

proposed to spend the summer in Italy

: to set forth for acceptance or rejection

propose terms for peace

propose a topic for debate

: to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : nominate

propose them for membership

: to offer as a toast

propose the happiness of the couple

proposer noun

Examples of propose in a Sentence

The scientists proposed a new theory. The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge. Several senators have proposed raising the tax. I propose that we revise the bylaws. They propose to buy a new house. How do you propose solving this problem? The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion. See More

Recent Examples on the Web There are two very different revivals being proposed in this country right now. —

Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023 In the fifth season, which is currently airing on Netflix, Aaliyah Cosby quit right before being proposed to in the pods. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023 But far-right votes have remained elusive, leading McCarthy to propose ever larger and still evolving spending cuts. —

Moriah Balingit, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023 Facing the prospect of a trial neither side wanted, Los Angeles County and the plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking more homeless services have proposed a settlement that appears to meet the demands of a federal judge who twice rejected earlier agreements. —

Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023 City of La Mesa officials said that in 1975, a former Downtown Business Association proposed hosting Oktoberfest to the city council, requesting street closures on Allison Avenue from Palm Avenue to Fourth Street so the street could be used for its location. —

Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2023 Among Pai’s first acts as agency chief was to propose a rollback of the earlier net neutrality rules. —

Brian Fung, CNN, 26 Sep. 2023 One key section proposes to define most crypto assets as commodities and put them under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, expanding the oversight of the federal agency. —

Byleo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 25 Sep. 2023 In Congress, Senate Republicans introduced legislation to stop future federal mask mandates, even though the Biden administration hasn't shown any signs of proposing a nationwide mandate. —

Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2023 See More

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