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. Premier Oil:

   As we enter 2015 with a significantly lower oil price than in recent years, the Board believes it is not prudent to propose a dividend payment for the full year.

2. Alon Hillel-Tuch:

   We expect the SEC to adopt these rules on Friday, but want to note that they may also propose amendments. If there is a vote of ‘no’ by the SEC I would expect a swift Congressional hearing to follow to understand the disconnect.

3. Michael Kugelman:

   We shouldn't overstate the importance of this letter. It may be a case of the Taliban trying to earn some legitimacy and goodwill by playing the role of good guy and proposing nonviolent solutions, at the end of the day, The Taliban has no incentive to propose talks unless it's starting to feel major pressure on the battlefield. Though U.S. forces have ramped up their fight, I think it's too early for The Taliban to suddenly conclude it's not worth fighting anymore. Michael Kugelman said the Taliban offer could nonetheless be useful to the President Trump administration. Even if the letter is just a bluff, and I assume it is, the White House can say - Look, our strategy is already paying off. A spate of bombings last month in Kabul fueled anger against The Taliban across the country, and prompted the President Trump administration to close the doors for peace talks with the Islamic insurgents. Taliban fighters( Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) But The Taliban knows President Trump does n’t want the U.S. to be in Special Representative for Afghanistan. The Taliban will be banking on the belief the U.S. and the West have lost the will to remain there. US ADDING AIR POWER, INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN AFGHANISTAN US AND PAKISTAN CLASH AT United Nations ' OVER Special Representative for Afghanistan In a recent visit to eastern Special Representative for Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, who commands the U.S. and NATO’s Resolute Support mission in the Special Representative for Afghanistan, said the intensified U.S. offensive is producing results.

4. Austin Beutner:

   The charter law is decades old, and it makes sense to me to pause while experts – not advocates – study all of the issues and propose what adjustments, if any, might be appropriate to the law to provide a path for the next 20 years.

5. Kyriakos Mitsotakis:

   ... given the significance of 2021, I will propose to (British Prime Minister) Boris (Johnson: 'As a first move, loan me the sculptures for a certain period of time and I will send you very important artefacts that have never left Greece to be exhibited in the British Museum.

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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
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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