proposed

CEFRB1

/pɹəˈpoʊzd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Suggested as a plan or idea, but not yet approved.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Suggested or planned but not yet implemented.

Examples

  • The consensus indicates that we are opposed to the proposed idea.

  • The government proposed changes to the voting system.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2

Also pronounced

  • /pɹəˈpəʊzd/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of propose

More examples

In context

  • With more courage, I might have proposed to Mary.

  • She presented her research on the proposed merger between the two companies.

  • The proposed changes to the tax system sparked a heated debate.

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