propose
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
UK: /pɹəˈpəʊz/
propose
English
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Definition
To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
Etymology
From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere, with conjugation altered based on poser. Doublet of propound.
Example Sentences
- "I propose going to see a film."
- "to propose an alliance"
- "to propose a question for discussion"
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