proposed; proposing
1
: to form or put forward a plan or intention
man proposes, but God disposes
2
obsolete
: to engage in talk or discussion
3
: to make an offer of marriage
1
a
: to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)
propose a plan for settling the dispute
b
: to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent
proposed to spend the summer in Italy
2
a
: to set forth for acceptance or rejection
propose terms for peace
propose a topic for debate
b
: to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : nominate
propose them for membership
c
: to offer as a toast
propose the happiness of the couple
proposer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of propose in a Sentence
The scientists proposed a new theory.
The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge.
Several senators have proposed raising the tax.
I propose that we revise the bylaws.
They propose to buy a new house.
How do you propose solving this problem?
The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion.
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To them, the border wall is racist; Trump doesn’t propose a wall along the northern border, too, where more white people live.
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Jessi Streib, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Analysts have proposed several different explanations for those shifts, including sexism within communities of color, pessimistic views of the economy and inflation, disinformation, social class and the ongoing ideological sorting of nonwhite conservatives into the Republican Party.
—Michael Tesler, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Two Milwaukee Common Council members are proposing contributing $100,000 in community development block grants to the youth shelter.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
The intrigue: Republican lawmakers here are proposing a 10% budget cut to state colleges and universities.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jessi Streib, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Analysts have proposed several different explanations for those shifts, including sexism within communities of color, pessimistic views of the economy and inflation, disinformation, social class and the ongoing ideological sorting of nonwhite conservatives into the Republican Party.
—Michael Tesler, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Two Milwaukee Common Council members are proposing contributing $100,000 in community development block grants to the youth shelter.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
The intrigue: Republican lawmakers here are proposing a 10% budget cut to state colleges and universities.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propose. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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propose
verb
pro·pose
prə-ˈpōz 
proposed; proposing
1
: to make a suggestion to be thought over and talked about : suggest
propose a new theory
2
: to make plans : intend
propose to buy a new house
3
: to suggest for filling a place or office
propose someone for membership
4
: to make an offer of marriage
proposer
noun
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