propose
pronunciation
How to pronounce propose in British English:
UK [prəˈpəʊz]
How to pronounce propose in American English:
US [prəˈpoʊz]
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- Verb:
- make a proposal, declare a plan for something
- present for consideration
- propose or intend
- put forward; nominate for appointment to an office
- ask (someone) to marry you
Word Origin
- propose
- propose: see purpose
- propose (v.)
- mid-14c., from Old French proposer "propose, advance, suggest" (12c.), from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Related: Proposed; proposing. See also propone, which coexisted with this word for a time.
Example
- 1. It may not propose legislation that involves public spending .
- 2. I propose july 4 for the great facebook mulligan .
- 3. I generally do not like to propose bans .
- 4. How did you propose to your wife ?
- 5. This thing will save you time and propose you a minute route to follow .