- Propose
- Propose Pro*pose", n. [F. propos, L. propositum. See {Propound}, {Purpose}, n.] Talk; discourse. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
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Propose
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Propose — Single par Michiyo Heike Face A Propose Face B Papa to Mama Sortie 7 novembre 2001 … Wikipédia en Français
propose — pro‧pose [prəˈpəʊz ǁ ˈpoʊz] verb [transitive] 1. to suggest something such as a plan or course of action: • Lyle proposed large cuts in the training budget. propose that • Hansen has proposed that I become his business partner. proposed adjective … Financial and business terms
Propose — Pro*pose , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Proposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Proposing}.] [F. proposer; pref. pro (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See {Pose}, v.] 1. To set forth. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
propose — 1 purpose, *intend, mean, design Analogous words: *aim, aspire: plan, plot, scheme, project (see under PLAN n) 2 Propose, propound, pose can all mean to set before the mind for consideration. Propose (see also INTEND) fundamentally implies an… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
propose — [v1] suggest, present for action adduce, advance, advise, affirm, ask, assert, broach, come up with*, contend, counsel, hit on*, hold out, introduce, invite, kibitz*, lay before*, lay on the line*, make a motion, make a pitch*, move for, name,… … New thesaurus
propose — I verb advance, advise, advocate, contend, counsel, declare, introduce, lay before, make a motion, make a suggestion, move, nominate, offer, plan, ponere, pose, postulate, present, proffer, propound, put forward, recommend, set forth, submit,… … Law dictionary
proposé — proposé, ée (pro pô zé, zée) part. passé de proposer. Mis sous les yeux. • Il est proposé comme le modèle d un roi accompli, BOSSUET Hist. II, 4. S. f. En algèbre, la proposée, l équation qu il s agit de résoudre. Dans le langage… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
propose — [prə pōz′] vt. proposed, proposing [LME < OFr proposer, altered (infl. by poser: see POSE1) < L proponere (pp. propositus), to set forth, display, propose: see PRO 2 & POSITION] 1. to put forth for consideration or acceptance 2 … English World dictionary
Propose — Pro*pose , v. i. 1. To speak; to converse. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
propose — mid 14c., from O.Fr. proposer (12c.), from pro forth (see PRO (Cf. pro )) + poser put, place (see POSE (Cf. pose) (v.1)). Meaning make an offer of marriage is first recorded 1764 … Etymology dictionary
