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propose

/prə'poʊz/

Synonyms of propose Antonyms of propose Examples of propose Usage of propose Parts of propose Definition that contains propose Words sounding like propose Explanation of propose

verb
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
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nominate

type of:
choose take pick out select
verb
ask (someone) to marry you
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"she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"

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declare oneself offer pop the question

type of:
request
verb
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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"the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

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advise suggest

type of:
declare
verb
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
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"He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism" "She proposed a new theory of relativity"

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project

type of:
plan
verb
propose or intend
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aim purport purpose

type of:
mean think intend

Examples of propose

"she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"
"the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
"He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"
"She proposed a new theory of relativity"