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to propose

to propose

3.0
To suggest a plan or idea for others to consider
  • verb
  • /prəˈpoʊz/
translation icon : proponer
  • The only country to propose a peace plan was China.
  • propose a solution
  • propose changes
  • propose a model

Again, I've, I've proposed this to you in the past.

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Examples

  • During the meeting, she proposed extending the project deadline to accommodate additional research.

  • Well, I'd like to propose a toast.

  • Therefore, I propose we talk.

  • But first, I would like to just propose an economic thesis to you.

  • Just this year, NASA proposed bringing it back again.

  • Everyone, I would like to propose a toast to our graduates.

  • During the past decade, researchers have proposed a range of interventions to reduce obesity.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Committee membership by nurses helps to ensure that the proposed standards represent nursing practice.

    Academic text (2013)
  • I propose a toast.

  • I propose a new method for improving student engagement in online classes.

Synonyms

to suggest
vsto propose
1.6

To offer an idea or plan for others to consider

is focused on offering a specific course of action to consider
to offer
vsto propose
1.0

Say you will do something to help someone

focuses more on suggesting a plan for others to consider than offering help
to recommend
vsto propose
2.1

To suggest someone or something as a good choice

is about suggesting a plan or action rather than judging suitability
to recommend that
vsto propose
141 3.2

Tell someone you think they should do something

is less advisory and more a neutral suggestion for others to consider
to float
vsto propose
134 5.3

To suggest an idea or plan to see people's reaction

is used for definite plans rather than only testing reactions
to put forward
vsto propose
65 3.2

To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider

is specifically about stating a plan for others to consider
to advance
vsto propose
28 3.9

To suggest an idea or plan for others to consider

is about suggesting a plan for others to consider rather than seeking acceptance
to make a motion
vsto propose
  • Formal
9 4.6

Formally suggest a plan or action in a meeting

is broader and not limited to formal meeting procedures
to propound
vsto propose
  • Formal
4 7.9

To offer an idea or theory for others to think about

is about suggesting practical plans for action rather than presenting theories
to proposition
vsto propose
3 4.2

To suggest a plan or idea to someone

is a neutral act of suggesting a course of action for others to consider
to throw out ideas
vsto propose
1 3.4

Suggest ideas for others to consider

is more formal and deliberate than casually suggesting ideas

Antonyms

103 3.7

To take back something you said before, especially in public

to retract
  • Formal
41 6.0

To take back a statement or opinion in public

How Forceful

to insist
2.8
to urge
591 3.2
to recommend
2.1
to propose
3.0
to suggest
1.6
to hint
136 2.0

Surface Forms

propose infinitive
proposed past
proposed past participle
proposing present participle
proposes third person singular

Etymology

Propose comes from old parts pro- 'forward' and pose 'to put'. So, to propose is to 'put forward' an idea or plan for others to consider.