propose
to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
to offer (a toast).
to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
to form or consider a purpose or design.
Origin of propose
1synonym study For propose
Other words for propose
Opposites for propose
Other words from propose
- 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
- un·pro·pos·ing, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
British Dictionary definitions for propose
/ (prəˈpəʊz) /
(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)
Origin of propose
1Derived forms of propose
- proposable, adjective
- proposer, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse