Definition of propose

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propose


[ pr

uh



pohz

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/ 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

1300–50; Middle English <Middle French

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


5

. See

intend

.

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Considering the number and character of the emendations in Mr. Collier’s volume, I have the less hesitation in proposing this one.


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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

C14: from Old French

proposer,

from Latin

prōpōnere

to display, from

pro-


1

+

pōnere

to place
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