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to propose

to propose

38 3.4
To suggest someone for a job or official position
  • verb
  • /prəˈpoʊz/
  • Formal
translation icon : nominar
  • Mrs. Stanford wanted more guests than those proposed by President David Starr Jordan.
  • propose a name

I know we've got the new SEC chairman is more that's, that's been proposed to be the SEC chair.

Examples

  • He plans to propose an innovative project to enhance our community's engagement.

  • Now, this thing gets done right, when the books open up, I'm proposing you for membership.

    Donnie Brasco (1997)

  • Fellow Council members, I'd like to again propose a new name for myself.

    The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

  • To put it as simply as possible, if Johnny's name were proposed at the convention next week, would you attempt to block him?

    The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

  • Also, members may offer their services as speakers or clinicians, or propose others to preside.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Liberal and conservative governors are proposing public school choice plans because choice reinforces other education improvement efforts.

    Academic text (1992)

  • And for temporary command of the garrison during his absence, I propose Caius Julius Caesar.

    Spartacus (1960)

  • The bill proposed by the Undersecretary for Defense, Adam Sutler to close the remaining tube stations passed with near-universal...

    V for Vendetta (2006)

  • President Elias Hrawi first proposed to legalize civil marriage in Lebanon on 22 November 1996, Lebanon's Independence Day.

    Academic text (2003)

  • At the meeting, the committee will propose a new candidate for the leadership position.

Synonyms

to suggest
vsto propose
∞ 1.6

To offer an idea or plan for others to consider

is specifically about naming someone for appointment, not general ideas
to recommend
vsto propose
∞ 2.1

To suggest someone or something as a good choice

focuses on official naming and appointment rather than mere endorsement
to nominate
vsto propose
461 3.4

To officially suggest someone for a job or honor

has identical meaning but is more common in everyday speech
to submit
vsto propose
  • Formal
325 3.7

To give a form or application for someone to consider

names a person for a role rather than handing in materials
to put up
vsto propose
6 4.0

Suggest someone as a candidate for a position or award

is the standard formal expression for that action
to put forward
vsto propose
5 3.1

To suggest someone for a job or prize

is more formal and often focused on appointments rather than ideas

Antonyms

to reject
839 1.9

Refuse to accept someone or something

to dismiss
332 3.0

To refuse to accept an idea or claim

How Strong

to propose
  • Formal
38 3.4
to endorse
183 4.2
to recommend
∞ 2.1
to suggest
∞ 1.6
mention
220 2.5

Surface Forms

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

Morphology

propose = pose (semi-transparent) = pro + pose

The composition 'pro-' + 'pose' can be interpreted as 'put forward' (nominate), but the specific institutional sense 'nominate' is not fully transparent.

Etymology

Propose comes from the parts pro- 'forward' and pose 'to put', so to propose someone is to 'put them forward' as a choice for a job or honor.