Definitions for propose
prəˈpoʊzpro·pose

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 5 votes

1. propose, suggest, adviseverb

   make a proposal, declare a plan for something

   "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

2. project, proposeverb

   present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

   "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"

3. aim, purpose, purport, proposeverb

   propose or intend

   "I aim to arrive at noon"

4. nominate, proposeverb

   put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

   "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"

5. propose, declare oneself, offer, pop the questionverb

   ask (someone) to marry you

   "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proposenoun

   An objective or aim.

2. proposeverb

   To suggest a plan or course of action.

3. proposeverb

   To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

   He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

4. proposeverb

   To intend.

   He proposes to set up his own business.

5. Etymology: From proposer (verb), propos (noun), proposer (verb), propos (noun), from pro- + poser.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To PROPOSEverb

   To offer to the consideration.

   Etymology: proposer, Fr. propono, Lat.

   Raphael to Adam’s doubt propos’d,
   Benevolent and facil thus reply’d. John Milton.

   My design is to treat only of those, who have chiefly proposed to themselves the latter as the principal reward of their labours. Tatler, №. 81.

   In learning any thing, there should be as little as possible first proposed to the mind at once, and that being understood, proceed then to the next adjoining part. Isaac Watts.

2. To Proposeverb

   To lay schemes. Not in use.

   Run thee into the parlour,
   There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice,
   Proposing with the prince and Claudio. William Shakespeare.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. propose

   To propose is to suggest or put forward for consideration, acceptance, or action. It is often used in reference to planning or intending something or presenting a plan or intention to others. This term can also be used in the context of marriage where someone asks their partner to marry them.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propose

   to set forth

2. Propose

   to offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office

3. Propose

   to set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend

4. Proposeverb

   to speak; to converse

5. Proposeverb

   to form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes

6. Proposeverb

   to offer one's self in marriage

7. Proposenoun

   talk; discourse

8. Etymology: [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See Pose, v.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propose

   prō-pōz′, v.t. to put forward or offer for consideration, &c.: to purpose or intend: (obs.) to place out, state, utter, discourse: (Shak.) to face, confront.—v.i. to form an intention or design: to offer, especially marriage: (Shak.) to converse—n. (obs.) talk, discourse.—n. Propō′sal, anything proposed: terms or conditions proposed.—n. Propō′ser. [Fr.,—pfx. pro-, poser, to place.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proposeverb

   A public relation officially favoring someone in the time and place with a particular way of behaving in order to give a potential soulmate the life as being their partner. 1.) Put forward for consideration or discussion by others. 2.) Make an offer of marriage to someone.

   My proposal to my bride is to be faithful and true by striving for our connection to strengthen from now till the end of time and after.

   Etymology: A Contract

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on March 9, 2024  

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   propose

   An appropriate, just, practical, rational and logical plan of action.

   They did propose a just and fair solution for everyone.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 22, 2020  

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   propose

   To ask to marry.

   They did propose to each other through gentle discussion.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020  

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   propose

   To create an intention with a person.

   They did propose marriage to each other and both accepted each other for a life long commitment.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 18, 2020  

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   propose

   To intend.

   They did propose their colleague for election.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 10, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'propose' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2544

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'propose' in Verbs Frequency: #287

Anagrams for propose »

1. opposer

2. poopers

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of propose in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of propose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of propose in a Sentence

1. Ron Johnson:

   All I can tell you is what I hear in Wisconsin. The debate really hasn't changed much at all, people still ask the same questions. OK, if you propose some kind of gun legislation, first of all, how would that have prevented these tragedies in the past ? How would they prevent them in the future ?

2. Donald Tusk:

   I have received an oral report from the evaluation committee with the conclusion that there has not been sufficient progress in Budapest. Therefore I will not propose to vote or even discuss Fidesz, we will continue the suspension as long as the situation is as it is... I don't intend to start my presidency by revolution or large divisions, but I won't compromise about values. How can one even do that? We must find a practical solution.

3. Paolo Gentiloni:

   My first task will be to see whether it is possible to introduce a web tax at the OECD/G20 level, that is to say at a global level, because that would be the most effective solution, the Commission will seek to reach an accord by 2020 but if that's not possible my mission will be to propose a European web tax ... we're not prepared to wait.

4. European Commission:

   If the protection of air passengers against safety risks so requires, the Commission could then propose to include one or more air carriers from Thailand in the Air Safety List.

5. Jon Voight:

   There are a lot of conservatives in Hollywood, and they’re not very welcome, Voight told the December issue of Cigar Afficiando. It’s a big surprise that we’ve come to this juncture where people with patriotic thoughts could not find a home in Hollywood. i think the word ‘progressive’ is a very devious term. It was created as a substitute for ‘communist,’ he said. What they propose is the reverse of progress. It’s some that that does taste of communism and Karl Marx’s pernicious philosophy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=propose
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Propose
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=propose
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propose
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=propose