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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1309 COCA: 1694

propose

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
propose /prəˈpoʊz/ verb
proposes; proposed; proposing
propose
/prəˈpoʊz/
verb
proposes; proposed; proposing
Learner's definition of PROPOSE
[+ object] : to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider建议;提议;提出
[+ object] : to plan or intend to do (something)计划;打算
[+ object] : to suggest (someone) for a job, position, office, etc.提名;推荐
: to ask someone to marry you求婚often + to
[no object]
[+ object]

propose a toast

: to publicly wish a person future health, happiness, and success and ask others to raise their glasses and join in a drink(为某人)祝酒

— proposed

adjective, always used before a noun

— proposer

noun, plural proposers [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1309 COCA: 1694

propose

verb

pro·​pose prə-ˈpōz How to pronounce propose (audio)
proposed; proposing

intransitive verb

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

transitive verb

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

Example Sentences

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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Any member can propose a show, and the proposals are voted on by the entire membership. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2022 At the annual gathering of the Regional Association IV Hurricane Committee of the World Meteorological Organization, which is part of the United Nations, representatives from any of the involved countries can propose retiring a storm name. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Under the deal struck Tuesday, the commission can propose a shift to mandatory cuts, but enacting that would require countries’ approval. Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Anyone can propose improvements when anyone can see the software, which assets are in the DAO’s treasury, & what the votes are. Frederick Daso, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Anyone—individuals, lobbyists, advocacy groups, and corporations—can propose a new emoji for free. Anne Quito, Quartz, 31 Mar. 2022 As part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Reauthorization Bill, the FAA can propose up to $37,000 per violation in cases of unruly passengers. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2022 The agency can propose fines up to $37,000 per violation, and one incident can yield multiple violations. Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Dec. 2021 San Francisco business owners propose civil disobedience. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French purposer, proposer, from Latin proponere (perfect indicative proposui) — more at propound

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of propose was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1309 COCA: 1694
propose

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBseriously認真地建議Are you seriously proposing that we allow this situation to continue?你建議我們應該任由這一局勢持續下去是認真的嗎?formally正式提出first, initially, originally首先/最初/原來提出The plan originally proposed was ruled unrealistic.最初提出的計劃被判定為不切實際。PREPOSITIONas作為⋯而建議The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards.提議採取這些措施是為了提高水準。for為⋯而提議He was proposed for the job of treasurer.他被提議擔任財務主管一職。PHRASESnewly proposed, recently proposed新提出的;最近提出的the newly proposed amendments新提出的修正案the recently proposed standards最近提出的標準

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