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proposer

proposer

1 4.6
A person who suggests an idea or plan
  • noun
  • /prəˈpoʊzər/
translation icon : proponente
  • A nomination requires a Proposer and two Endorsers (national officers are not eligible to propose nor to endorse).
  • requires a proposer
  • two proposers

It's like imagine being so blindsided and also just being from both sides, both both sides, the proposer and the proposee.

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Examples

  • Each application requires a Proposer and two Endorsers (all PSA members; national officers are not eligible to propose nor to endorse), and a precise form is followed.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Pity that this project's proposers appear to be out of business.

    Blog text (8)
  • The amateur proposer was required to be a U.S. citizen and could not have a degree in physics or astronomy.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The Space Telescope Science Institute flew in each group of proposers for an orientation session.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The amateur proposers met with their assigned scientific advisors to refine their goals and prepare the proposals for entry into the computer databases.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Phung then retooled her bill as a ballot proposition, by which a law may be proposed directly to voters if the proposers can gather enough signatures.

    Blog text (6)
  • The proposer suggested a new recycling initiative that the committee enthusiastically supported.

  • During the meeting, the proposer outlined his plans for creating a community garden to help improve local biodiversity.

  • As the main proposer of the new policy, she presented her ideas with clear arguments and evidence to support them.

Synonyms

mover
vsproposer
  • UK
13 7.2

A person who proposes a formal idea at a meeting for others to vote on

is broader and applies to proposals beyond formal motions
submitter
vsproposer
  • Formal
2 5.1

A person who sends an application, proposal, or document for others to consider

also suggests ideas or proposals, not only documents
nominator
vsproposer
1 3.9

A person who officially suggests someone for a job, award or election

can propose ideas or plans rather than nominating people
suggester
vsproposer
1 4.9

A person who offers an idea or plan for others to consider

can also present formal or official proposals for decision
brainstormer
vsproposer
1 4.3

A person or tool that helps people think of new ideas

also applies to single suggestions outside creative group work
postulator
vsproposer
9.9

A person who offers an idea as a starting point for an argument

is more general and covers practical suggestions and plans
offerer
vsproposer
4.9

A person who suggests something for someone to accept or refuse

focuses on suggesting ideas or proposals rather than offers of things
spitballer
vsproposer
  • Informal
7.9

A person who suggests quick informal ideas to start group discussion

can present both tentative thoughts and formal proposals for decision

Antonyms

1 5.7

A person or machine that removes things judged unwanted

How Formal

nominator
1 3.9
to sponsor
362 3.7
proposer
1 4.6
suggester
1 4.9

Surface Forms

proposer singular
proposers plural

Morphology

proposer = propose (transparent) = propose + er

Agent noun formed by the productive English suffix '-er' meaning 'one who proposes', so the meaning follows directly from 'propose'.

Etymology

Proposer comes from the Latin parts pro- 'forth' and ponere 'to put'. So a proposer is literally someone who 'puts forward' an idea, like in the words propose and position, which helps explain why the word means a person who suggests something.