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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.
EXPANDto 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, -posed, -pos·ing.
re·pro·pose, verb, -posed, -pos·ing.
un·pro·pos·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDSynonyms
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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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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