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propose BrE / prəˈpəʊz /  NAmE / prəˈpoʊz / Native audio playback is not supported. propose(verb)BrE / prəˈpəʊz /  NAmE / prəˈpoʊz / to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide onThe government proposed changes to the voting system.What would you propose?She proposed that the book be banned.She proposed that the book should be banned.It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.He proposed changing the name of the company.It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.to intend to do somethingWhat do you propose to do now?How do you propose getting home?to ask somebody to marry youHe was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.She proposed to me!to propose marriageto suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on itcompare opposehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/opposeI propose Tom Ellis for chairman.to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)to suggest an explanation of something for people to considersynonym propoundhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/propoundShe proposed a possible solution to the mystery.to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinkingI'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.Extra ExamplesAre you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue?He was proposed for the job of treasurer.The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards.The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic.the newly proposed amendmentsthe recently proposed standardsHe will propose a motion in tomorrow’s debate.She proposed a reduction in the state president’s powers.The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute.We do not propose to take any further action in the matter.Verb Formspresent simple I / you / we / they proposehe / she / it proposespast simple proposedpast participle proposed-ing form proposingWord OriginMiddle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

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(verb) the government proposed changes to the voting system.what would you propose?she proposed that the book be banned.she proposed that the book should be banned. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=propose This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	propose
WordType	(verb)
Phonetic	BrE / prəˈpəʊz / NAmE / prəˈpoʊz /
Example	the government proposed changes to the voting system. what would you propose? she proposed that the book be banned. she proposed that the book should be banned.
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=propose
Content	propose (verb)BrE / prəˈpəʊz / NAmE / prəˈpoʊz / to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on The government proposed changes to the voting system. What would you propose? She proposed that the book be banned. She proposed that the book should be banned. It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. He proposed changing the name of the company. It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. to intend to do something What do you propose to do now? How do you propose getting home? to ask somebody to marry you He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. She proposed to me! to propose marriage to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it compare oppose https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/oppose I propose Tom Ellis for chairman. to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate) to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider synonym propound https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/propound She proposed a possible solution to the mystery. to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom. Extra Examples Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue? He was proposed for the job of treasurer. The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards. The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic. the newly proposed amendments the recently proposed standards He will propose a motion in tomorrow’s debate. She proposed a reduction in the state president’s powers. The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute. We do not propose to take any further action in the matter. Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they propose he / she / it proposes past simple proposed past participle proposed -ing form proposing Word Origin Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
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