propose
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Definition of propose
1 : to form or put forward a plan or intention man proposes, but God disposes
2 obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion
3 : to make an offer of marriage
1a : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action) propose a plan for settling the dispute
b : to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent proposed to spend the summer in Italy
2a : to set forth for acceptance or rejection propose terms for peace propose a topic for debate
b : to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : nominate propose them for membership
c : to offer as a toast propose the happiness of the couple
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Synonyms for propose
Synonyms
aim, aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, intend, look, mean, meditate, plan, purport, purpose
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One scenario proposes building additions at all overcrowded schools. — Libby Solomon, baltimoresun.com, "Firm presents 7 scenarios to address Balto. Co. high school overcrowding; all include new Towson High," 13 July 2018 The nurses proposed a staffing grid, the station reported. — The Web Staff, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Osceola nurses rally for staffing changes: report," 13 July 2018 The bill proposed in Pennsylvania, however, would eliminate Philadelphia’s tax by banning any levy on food, beverages, or food and beverage containers. — Laura Mccrystal, Philly.com, "California banned new soda taxes. Could it happen in Pennsylvania?," 12 July 2018 The IceCube collaboration has proposed an upgrade that stands to improve sensitivity by an order of magnitude, and similar instruments are planned for deployment in the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Baikal, Siberia. — Mark Bowen, Scientific American, "Neutrinos on Ice: Astronomers' Long Hunt for Source of Extragalactic "Ghost Particles" Pays Off," 12 July 2018 Uncomfortable about the incident, Areum proposes to leave the job, but Bongwan, who's taken a shine to her, convinces her to stay. — Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader, "Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee's real-life affair yields a trio of films about infidelity," 12 July 2018 The panel proposed two pieces of unprecedented legislation that won congressional approval. — Alice George, Smithsonian, "For 50 Years, the Special Olympics Has Given Marginalized Superstars Center Stage," 10 July 2018 For this reason, Roscosmos has also proposed developing the Soyuz 5 rocket. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Russian editor: Our space program is entering the “Dark Ages”," 9 July 2018 At the summit, Polish President Andrzej Duda met with Mr. Trump to propose posting more U.S. soldiers in Poland, Mr. Duda’s office said. — Robert Wall, WSJ, "Trump Fuels Anxiety in Europe Over Security," 13 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'propose.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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propose
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English Language Learners Definition of propose
: to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider
: to plan or intend to do (something)
: to suggest (someone) for a job, position, office, etc.
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