propose
[ pruh-pohz ]
/ prəˈpoʊz /
verb (used with object), pro·posed, pro·pos·ing.
verb (used without object), pro·posed, pro·pos·ing.
to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.
to form or consider a purpose or design.
Origin of propose
1300–50; Middle English < Middle French
proposer (see
pro-1,
pose1), by association with derivatives of Latin
prōpositus, past participle of
prōpōnere to set forth. See
propositus
SYNONYMS FOR propose
synonym study for propose
5. See
intend.
OTHER WORDS FROM propose
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British Dictionary definitions for proposed
propose
/ (prəˈpəʊz) /
verb
(when tr, may take a clause as object)
to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
(tr)
to nominate, as for a position
(tr)
to plan or intend (to do something)
I propose to leave town now
(tr)
to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
(intr often foll by to)
to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
Derived forms of propose
proposable, adjective proposer, nounWord Origin for propose
C14: from Old French
proposer, from Latin
prōpōnere to display, from
pro-
1 +
pōnere to place