What does propose mean?
Definitions for propose
prəˈpoʊzpro·pose
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word propose.
Princeton's WordNet
propose, suggest, adviseverb
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
"the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
project, proposeverb
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
"He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"
aim, purpose, purport, proposeverb
propose or intend
"I aim to arrive at noon"
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"
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"
Wiktionary
proposenoun
An objective or aim.
proposeverb
To suggest a plan or course of action.
proposeverb
To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
proposeverb
To intend.
He proposes to set up his own business.
Etymology: From proposer (verb), propos (noun), proposer (verb), propos (noun), from pro- + poser.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
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.
Webster Dictionary
Propose
to set forth
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
Propose
to set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend
Proposeverb
to speak; to converse
Proposeverb
to form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes
Proposeverb
to offer one's self in marriage
Proposenoun
talk; discourse
Etymology: [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See Pose, v.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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 Contribution
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
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
propose
To ask to marry.
They did propose to each other through gentle discussion.
Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020
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
propose
To intend.
They did propose their colleague for election.
Submitted by MaryC on March 10, 2020
British National Corpus
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'propose' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2544
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'propose' in Verbs Frequency: #287
Anagrams for propose »
opposer
poopers
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of propose in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of propose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of propose in a Sentence
While other states have turned their backs on law enforcement, even calling to ‘defund the police,’ in Florida we continue to support the men and women in law enforcement, i am proud to propose larger and longer-lasting measures to help our state recruit and retain the best law enforcement officers in the nation and to provide $1,000 bonuses for first responders and law enforcement officers….
A politician will always tip off his true belief by stating the opposite at the beginning of the sentence. For maximum comprehension, do not start listening until the first clause is concluded. Begin instead at the word "but" which begins the second, or active, clause. This is the way to tell a liberal from a conservative -- before they tell you. Thus: "I have always believed in a strong national defense, second to none, but ... " (a liberal, about to propose a $20 billion defense cut).
We gave the government a July deadline to complete restructuring and if that does not happen we will propose sanctions for Serbia.
It's one of these things you just propose amendments to bills and encourage hearings and sooner or later the dam breaks, but I have to tell you ... the power of this maritime lobby is as powerful as anybody or any organization I have run up against in my political career. All I can do is appeal to the patron saint of lost causes and keep pressing and pressing and sooner or later you have to succeed.
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.
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- اقترحArabic
- proposarCatalan, Valencian
- navrhnoutCzech
- foreslå, friDanish
- vorschlagen, einen Heiratsantrag machenGerman
- προτείνω, κάνω πρόταση γάμου, προτίθεμαιGreek
- pedir la mano, proponerSpanish
- پیشنهاد کردن, خواستن, خواستگاریPersian
- ehdottaa, aikoa, kosia, ehdotella, esittääFinnish
- proposer, demander en mariageFrench
- javasolHungarian
- proponerInterlingua
- mengusulkanIndonesian
- proporre il matrimonio, proporreItalian
- 求婚, 結婚を申し込む, プロポーズ, 申し込むJapanese
- 의도하다, 제안하다, 구애하다Korean
- پێشنیازکردن, داوای دهس کردنKurdish
- marohi, uaki, mārohirohi, taka mahara, taka whakaaro, whakatūMāori
- voorstellen, ten huwelijk vragenDutch
- foreslå, friNorwegian
- zamierzać, zaproponować, proponować, oświadczać się, oświadczyć sięPolish
- propor, pretender, pedir a mãoPortuguese
- a cere în căsătorie, peți, sugestiona, propuneRomanian
- делать предложение, просить руки, предложить, предлагать, попросить руки, сделать предложениеRussian
- fria, föreslåSwedish
- запропонуватиUkrainian
- cầu hônVietnamese
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