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Definition of proposing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
ideassuggesting an idea or plan
- The proposing team presented their project to the committee.
2.
relationshipRare making an offer of marriageRare
- The proposing man knelt down with a ring.
Origin of proposing
Latin, pro (forward) + ponere (to place)
Terms with proposing included in their meaning
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proposing
kneeling to propose marriage
plans
polite question proposing we stop pursuing an issue or action
proposal
related to proposing someone for a position
sexual proposal
question proposing sexual intercourse at one of two places
organization
team proposing nominees for an award
ideas
suggesting or proposing an idea
political event
formal address proposing a candidate for election
evolution theory
theory proposing environmental factors lead to genetic changes
political speech
formal speech proposing a candidate for election
philosophy
philosophical argument proposing belief in God as a rational choice
physics
theory in quantum mechanics proposing particles are guided by a wave
meetings
person proposing a motion in a meeting
spelling reformer
scholar proposing spelling reforms for pronunciation
proposal
the act of proposing an idea or plan
proposing
in a way that proposes an idea
events
person introducing speakers and proposing toasts at formal dinners
Examples of proposing in a sentence
A proposing student suggested a new club activity. The proposing gentleman had a nervous smile. Everyone watched the proposing couple with anticipation.
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- French:proposant, ...
- German:vorschlagende, einen Heiratsantrag machend, ...
- Italian:proponente, che propone matrimonio, ...
- Spanish:proponente, que propone matrimonio, ...
- Portuguese:sugerindo, que está a pedir em casamento, ...
- Chinese:建议的, 求婚的, ...
- Japanese:提案している, プロポーズしている, ...
- Arabic:مُقْتَرِح, خاطِب, ...
- Hebrew:מַצִּיעַ, מַצִּיעַ נִישּׂוּאִים, ...
- Russian:предлагающий, делающий предложение, ...
- Ukrainian:пропонує, пропонуючий шлюб, ...
- Hindi:प्रस्ताव रखने वाला, प्रस्ताव करने वाला, ...
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)
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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