propose

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider.

   The senator proposed a new law to cut taxes.

2. 2
   verb

   To ask someone to marry you.

   He got down on one knee to propose to her.

3. 3
   verb

   To put something forward formally for discussion or examination.

   The president proposed a new plan for dealing with the crisis.

4. 4
   verb

   To intend or plan to do something.

   He proposes to set up his own business next year.

Common collocations

• propose marriage Verb + noun

From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere, with conjugation altered based on poser. Doublet of propound.

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