propose

  • 21propose — verb /pɹəˈpəʊz,pɹəˈpoʊz/ a) To suggest a plan or course of action. I propose we go to see a film. b) To ask for a persons hand in marriage. I propose going to a restaurant. See Also: proponent …

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  • 22propose — verb ADVERB ▪ seriously ▪ Are you seriously proposing that we allow this situation to continue? ▪ formally ▪ first, initially, originally ▪ …

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  • 23propose — 01. Barry [proposed] to Yvonne last night, and she said yes. 02. The boss has accepted my [proposal] to upgrade our computer systems. 03. She accepted his [proposal] of marriage without hesitation. 04. Jonathon [proposed] to his girlfriend while… …

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  • 24propose — [prəˈpəʊz] verb 1) [T] formal to suggest something She is proposing that we sell the house.[/ex] 2) [T] to make a formal suggestion, especially in a meeting I propose Sue Wilson for chairman.[/ex] It was proposed that we postpone the next meeting …

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  • 25propose — [c]/prəˈpoʊz / (say pruh pohz) verb (proposed, proposing) –verb (t) 1. to put forward (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method; to propose a toast. 2. to put forward or suggest as something …

  • 26propose — proposable, adj. proposer, n. /preuh pohz /, v., proposed, proposing. v.t. 1. to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method. 2. to offer (a toast). 3. to suggest: He proposed …

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  • 27propose — See propose, purpose …

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  • 28propose to — phr verb Propose to is used with these nouns as the object: ↑girlfriend …

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  • 29propose — I. v. a. Offer (for consideration) proffer, tender, present, suggest, recommend, move. II. v. n. Intend, design, mean, purpose, have the intention, propose to one s self, declare a purpose …

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  • 30propose — verb 1) he proposed a solution Syn: put forward, suggest, submit, advance, offer, present, move, come up with, lodge, table, nominate Ant: withdraw 2) do you propose to go? …

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