Definition of propose
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propose
[ pr
uh
–
pohz
]
/ prəˈpoʊz /
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verb (used with object),
pro·posed,
pro·pos·ing.
verb (used without object),
pro·posed,
pro·pos·ing.
to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
to form or consider a purpose or design.
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Origin of
propose
proposer
(see
pro-
1
,
pose
1
), by association with derivatives of Latin
prōpositus,
past participle of
prōpōnere
to set forth. See
propositus
synonym study for propose
OTHER WORDS FROM propose
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021
Words related to
propose
urge
,
offer
,
nominate
,
request
,
introduce
,
come up with
,
submit
,
recommend
,
ask
,
aim
,
design
,
plan
,
contend
,
advance
,
counsel
,
invite
,
affirm
,
pose
,
prefer
,
broach
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propose
“What we’re proposing in Tijuana is cheaper, more certain and solves the water problem,” said Ruben Garcia Fons, a member of the group.
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Likewise, the standard NHTSA
propose
d in 2014 simulates a crash on the side of the vehicle nearest the child.
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November 19, 2020
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The requirements on the algorithm is proposing a design shape that meets those intents.
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Jason Sparapani
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November 18, 2020
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MIT Technology Review
Now researchers from Stanford University and Virginia Tech have
propose
d a new technique to help robots perform this kind of behavioral modeling, which they will present at the annual international Conference on Robot Learning next week.
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Karen Hao
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November 13, 2020
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MIT Technology Review
Voters in the region’s most populous city voted overwhelmingly against North River Farms, a 585-home, agriculture-themed, mixed-use development
propose
d for the rural neighborhood of Morro Hills.
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Kayla Jimenez
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November 12, 2020
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Voice of San Diego
He also is proposing funding for up to 50,000 more body cameras for law enforcement.
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Tim Mak
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December 2, 2014
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DAILY BEAST
The FDA thinks so, and is proposing a label change—but Big Sugar is battling back.
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Tim Mak
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July 19, 2014
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DAILY BEAST
I think that you need a very deep technical and cultural mastery before proposing to change the rules of a given system.
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Joshua Rivera
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June 16, 2014
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DAILY BEAST
The provision the administration is proposing to remove from the foreign appropriations bill is called the “Brownback Amendment.”
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Jamie Dettmer
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June 12, 2014
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DAILY BEAST
Two years ago, proposing a $10.10 minimum wage would have made you a radical.
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David Freedlander
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May 12, 2014
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DAILY BEAST
The Spanish commissioners started by proposing that Aguinaldo should give up 80 per cent.
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John Foreman
And now here was Betty proposing another outing that promised to be more fun than any the Outdoor Girls had had yet.
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Laura Lee Hope
Considering the number and character of the emendations in Mr. Collier’s volume, I have the less hesitation in proposing this one.
Notes and Queries, Number 194, July 16, 1853
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Various
The consequence of ‘proposing’ on an unlucky day was a refusal; see l. 1243.
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Geoffrey Chaucer
Our primary object in proposing detention is neither punishment nor imprisonment.
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Sidney Webb
British Dictionary definitions for
propose
propose
/ (
prəˈpəʊz
) /
verb
(
when
tr, may take a clause as object)
to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
(tr)
to nominate, as for a position
(tr)
to plan or intend (to do something)
I propose to leave town now
(tr)
to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
(
intr
often foll by
to
)
to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
Derived forms of propose
proposable
,
adjective
proposer
,
noun
Word Origin for
propose
proposer,
from Latin
prōpōnere
to display, from
pro-
1
+
pōnere
to place
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