propose

CEFRB1

/pɹəˈpəʊz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To suggest a plan or idea for consideration.

  2. 02

    verb

    To ask someone to marry you.

Examples

  • I don't want to propose to you!

  • Is there no alternative to what you propose?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /pɹəˈpoʊz/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

  2. To intend.

  3. To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

More examples

In context

  • The committee will propose a new set of rules tomorrow.

  • I propose going to see a film.

  • to propose a question for discussion

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

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.