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propose
to offer a matter for consideration; suggest: He proposed an item for the agenda.; to make an offer: propose marriage; proffer, tender, present
Not to be confused with:
prepose – to place (a grammatical form) before a related grammatical form: The adverb “out” of “put the light out” is preposed in “put out the light.”
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pro·pose
(prə-pōz′)v. pro·posed, pro·pos·ing, pro·pos·es
v.tr.
1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law.
2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
3. To offer (a toast to be drunk).
4. To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm.
v.intr.
To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage.
[Middle English proposen, from Old French proposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin prōpōnere : prō-, forth; see pro-1 + pōnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
pro·pos′er n.
Synonyms: propose, pose1, propound, submit
These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan.
These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan.
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propose
(prəˈpəʊz)vb
1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to put forward (a plan, motion, etc) for consideration or action
2. (tr) to nominate, as for a position
3. (tr) to plan or intend (to do something): I propose to leave town now.
4. (tr) to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc)
5. (often foll by: to) to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
[C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin prōpōnere to display, from pro-1 + pōnere to place]
proˈposable adj
proˈposer n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
pro•pose
(prəˈpoʊz)v. -posed, -pos•ing. v.t.
1. to offer for consideration, acceptance, or action: proposed a new method.
2. to offer (a toast).
3. to suggest.
4. to nominate (a person) for office, membership, etc.
5. to plan; intend.
v.i. 6. to make an offer, esp. of marriage.
7. to form or consider a purpose or design.
[1300–50; Middle English < Middle French proposer (see pro-1, pose1), past participle of prōpōnere to set forth]
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propose
1. suggestions
If someone proposes a plan or idea, they suggest it so that other people can think about it and decide on it.
British Airways has proposed a one-way surcharge of $57.
This would help them to become accustomed to the methods we proposed.
You can say that someone proposes that something should be done or proposes that something be done.
They proposed that political strikes should be made illegal.
The staff association proposed that a mediator be nominated.
2. intentions
However, if you intend to do something yourself, you can say that you propose to do it.
I propose to focus attention on one type of resource.
I propose to undertake a further and thorough review of the documentary evidence.
You can also say that you propose doing something.
So what do you propose doing now?
I do not propose to get deeply involved in it.
I do not propose to discuss this matter.
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propose
Past participle: proposed
Gerund: proposing
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| Verb | 1. | propose - make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax" advocate, recommend, urge - push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day" proposition - suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party" feed back - respond to a query or outcome make a motion, move - propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting declare - state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with" |
| 2. | propose - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity" plan - make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family" offer - put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion" introduce - put before (a body); "introduce legislation" | |
| 3. | propose - propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" | |
| 4. | propose - 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 - 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" request - ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript" |
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propose
verb
1. put forward, present, suggest, advance, come up with, submit, tender, proffer, propound We are about to propose some changes to the system.
2. intend, mean, plan, aim, design, scheme, purpose, have in mind, have every intention I propose to spend my entire life travelling.
3. nominate, name, present, introduce, invite, recommend, put up He was proposed for renomination as party chairman.
4. offer marriage, pop the question (informal), ask for someone's hand (in marriage), pay suit Merton proposed to her on bended knee.
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propose
verb1. To state, as an idea, for consideration:
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Translations
يَقْتَرِحيَنْوي، يَعْتَزِميَعْرِض الزَّواج، يَطْلُب الزَّواج من
navrhnouthodlatnabídnout sňatek
foreslåfrihave i sindepåtænke
ehdottaaesittääkosiaaikoaehdotella
predložiti
házassági ajánlatot teszjavasol
ætla sérbera fram bónorîstinga upp á, leggja til
提案する
제안하다
pasipiršimaspasipirštisiūlomas planas
bildinātgrasītiesierosinātlikt priekšāplānot
dať nemravný návrhponúknuť sobáš
nameravatipredlagatizasnubiti
föreslå
เสนอ
önermekteklif etmekevlenme teklif etmekniyet etmekniyetinde olmak
đề xuất
propose
[prəˈpəʊz]A. VT
1. (= suggest)
1.1. (gen) → proponer
the idea was first proposed in 1789 → la idea se propuso por primera vez en 1789
what do you propose? → ¿qué propones?
to propose sth to sb → proponer algo a algn
to propose doing sth I propose writing her a letter (= I suggest I write) → me propongo escribirle una carta; (= I suggest that someone writes) → yo propongo que se le escriba una carta
to propose that → proponer que + subjun
I propose that we go and see her → propongo que vayamos a verla
the idea was first proposed in 1789 → la idea se propuso por primera vez en 1789
what do you propose? → ¿qué propones?
to propose sth to sb → proponer algo a algn
to propose doing sth I propose writing her a letter (= I suggest I write) → me propongo escribirle una carta; (= I suggest that someone writes) → yo propongo que se le escriba una carta
to propose that → proponer que + subjun
I propose that we go and see her → propongo que vayamos a verla
1.3.
to propose marriage to sb → proponer a algn en matrimonio, hacer una proposición or propuesta de matrimonio a algn
to propose marriage to sb → proponer a algn en matrimonio, hacer una proposición or propuesta de matrimonio a algn
1.4.
to propose sb's health → beber a la salud de algn, brindar por algn
to propose a toast (to sb) → proponer un brindis (por algn)
to propose sb's health → beber a la salud de algn, brindar por algn
to propose a toast (to sb) → proponer un brindis (por algn)
2. (= nominate)
he proposed Smith as or for chairman → propuso a Smith como presidente
to propose sb for membership of a club → proponer a algn como socio de un club
he proposed Smith as or for chairman → propuso a Smith como presidente
to propose sb for membership of a club → proponer a algn como socio de un club
B. VI
1. (= offer marriage) to propose to sb → proponer a algn en matrimonio, hacer una proposición de matrimonio a algn
have you proposed yet? → ¿le has propuesto en matrimonio ya?, ¿le has hecho una proposición de matrimonio ya?
have you proposed yet? → ¿le has propuesto en matrimonio ya?, ¿le has hecho una proposición de matrimonio ya?
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
propose
[prəˈpəʊz] vt
(= suggest) → proposer
I propose a new plan → Je propose un nouveau plan.
Here's what I propose → Voici ce que je propose.
to propose (that) (= suggest) → proposer que + subj
I propose we meet at 4 p.m → Je propose que nous nous rencontrions à 4 heures.
I propose a new plan → Je propose un nouveau plan.
Here's what I propose → Voici ce que je propose.
to propose (that) (= suggest) → proposer que + subj
I propose we meet at 4 p.m → Je propose que nous nous rencontrions à 4 heures.
(= intend) to propose to do sth → avoir l'intention de faire qch
What do you propose to do? → Qu'est-ce que tu as l'intention de faire?
to propose doing sth → envisager de faire qch
What do you propose to do? → Qu'est-ce que tu as l'intention de faire?
to propose doing sth → envisager de faire qch
vi → faire sa demande en mariage
to propose to sb → demander qn en mariage
He proposed to her at the restaurant → Il l'a demandée en mariage au restaurant.
to propose to sb → demander qn en mariage
He proposed to her at the restaurant → Il l'a demandée en mariage au restaurant.
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
propose
vt
(= suggest) → vorschlagen; motion → stellen, einbringen; to propose marriage to somebody → jdm einen (Heirats)antrag machen; I propose leaving now or that we leave now → ich schlage vor, wir gehen jetzt or dass wir jetzt gehen; to propose somebody’s health → einen Toast auf jdn ausbringen ? toast2
(= have in mind) → beabsichtigen, vorhaben; I don’t propose having any more to do with it/him → ich will nichts mehr damit/mit ihm zu tun haben; but I don’t propose to → ich habe aber nicht die Absicht; how do you propose to pay for it? → wie wollen Sie das bezahlen?; and just how do you propose we pay for all that? → können Sie uns denn auch verraten, wie wir das alles bezahlen sollen?
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
propose
[prəˈpəʊz]1. vt
a. → proporre
to propose doing sth → proporre di fare qc
to propose that sth should be done → proporre che sia fatto qc
I propose that we go by bus → propongo di andare con l'autobus
to propose marriage to sb → fare una proposta di matrimonio a qn
to propose sb for a job/as treasurer → proporre qn per un posto/come tesoriere
to propose a toast to sb → proporre un brindisi a qn
to propose doing sth → proporre di fare qc
to propose that sth should be done → proporre che sia fatto qc
I propose that we go by bus → propongo di andare con l'autobus
to propose marriage to sb → fare una proposta di matrimonio a qn
to propose sb for a job/as treasurer → proporre qn per un posto/come tesoriere
to propose a toast to sb → proporre un brindisi a qn
2. vi (offer marriage) → fare una proposta di matrimonio
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
propose
(prəˈpəuz) verb1. to offer for consideration; to suggest. I proposed my friend for the job; Who proposed this scheme?
2. to intend. He proposes to build a new house.
3. to make an offer of marriage. He proposed (to me) last night and I accepted him.
proˈposal noun1. something proposed or suggested; a plan. proposals for peace.
2. an offer of marriage. She received three proposals.
3. the act of proposing.
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propose
→ يَقْتَرِح navrhnout foreslå vorschlagen προτείνω proponer ehdottaa proposer predložiti proporre 提案する 제안하다 voorstellen foreslå zaproponować propor предлагать föreslå เสนอ önermek đề xuất 提议Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009