Definition of propose - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
suggestionsuggest a plan or idea for consideration
- She proposed a new schedule for the project.
2.
sciencestate a theory as possibly true
- The scientist proposed a new theory on climate change.
3.
intentionDated intend to do somethingDated
- I propose to finish my homework tonight.
4.
marriageask someone to marry you
- He proposed to her during dinner.
5.
nominationnominate someone for a position
- They proposed her as the new team leader.
Expressions with propose
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suggest raising a glass to honor someone
He proposed a toast to the newlyweds at the reception.
ask someone to marry you
He decided to propose marriage during their vacation in Paris..
Origin of propose
Latin, proponere (to put forth)
Terms with propose included in their meaning
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group phrase
used to propose or urge shared action
proposal
propose or express willingness to do something
planning
propose an idea or plan for consideration
proposal
kneeling on one knee to propose marriage
proposal
kneeling on one knee to propose marriage
negotiation
propose an agreement or bargain
suggest talk
propose a discussion or negotiation between people
negotiations
propose a price or deal in negotiations
suggestion
propose or suggest for consideration
suggest
propose or offer something
payment
propose a payment or bid
proposal
propose an idea for consideration
presentation
present or propose something for consideration
conflict
propose a temporary stop to a conflict
proposing
kneeling to propose marriage
elections
propose someone for a position or honor
propose
suggest an idea for consideration
celebration
propose a toast in celebration
formal proposal
propose formally in a meeting
propose
present for consideration or judgment
celebration
propose a toast in someone's honor
propose cautiously
offer or suggest something tentatively
celebration
used to propose a toast in honor of someone or something
marriage
propose marriage to someone
Examples of propose in a sentence
They proposed holding the meeting on Friday. She proposed a groundbreaking hypothesis in her latest paper. The researcher proposed an alternative explanation for the phenomenon. We propose to expand the library next year. She proposes to speak with the manager tomorrow. She was thrilled when he proposed at the beach.
He planned to propose with a ring hidden in dessert. I propose Dr. Ahmed for the chair's position. The committee proposed Elena as treasurer.
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- French:proposer, avancer, ...
- German:vorschlagen, aufstellen, ...
- Italian:proporre, avere intenzione di, ...
- Spanish:proponer, plantear, ...
- Portuguese:propor, tencionar, ...
- Chinese:提出, 假设, ...
- Japanese:提案する, 提唱する, ...
- Arabic:اِقْتَرَحَ, طَرَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצִּיעַ, לְהִתְכַּוֵּן, ...
- Russian:предлагать, выдвинуть, ...
- Ukrainian:запропонувати, висувати, ...
- Hindi:सुझाव देना, प्रस्तावित करना, ...
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