Proposed
Use Proposed in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
2.
to offer (a toast).
3.
to suggest: He proposed that a messenger be sent.
4.
to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.
5.
to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.
verb (used without object)
8.
to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
9.
to form or consider a purpose or design.
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Origin:
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French proposer (see pro-1, pose1), by association with derivatives of Latin prōpositus, past participle of prōpōnere to set forth. See propositus
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French proposer (see pro-1, pose1), by association with derivatives of Latin prōpositus, past participle of prōpōnere to set forth. See propositus
Related forms
pro·pos·a·ble, adjective
pro·pos·er, noun
mis·pro·pose, verb, mis·pro·posed, mis·pro·pos·ing.
re·pro·pose, verb, re·pro·posed, re·pro·pos·ing.
un·pro·pos·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. proffer, tender, suggest, recommend, present. 4. name. 5. plan. See intend. 6. pose, posit.
1. proffer, tender, suggest, recommend, present. 4. name. 5. plan. See intend. 6. pose, posit.
Antonyms
1. withdraw.
1. withdraw.
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propose (prəˈpəʊz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (often foll by to) | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | (tr) to nominate, as for a position |
| 3. | (tr) to plan or intend (to do something): I propose to leave town now |
| 4. | (tr) to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc) |
| 5. | to make an offer of marriage (to someone) |
| [C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin prōpōnere to display, from | |
| pro'posable | |
| —adj | |
| pro'poser | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
propose
mid-14c., from O.Fr. proposer (12c.), from pro- "forth" + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764.
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Example sentences
The scientists proposed that it may be a matter of size.
One of the original proposed sites contained nests of birds known as petrels.
The proposed road would block both northward and southward migrations.
The administration also withdrew a proposed rule that would have weakened air pollution controls for coal-fired plants.
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