Propose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The city councilor will propose a plan to renovate the local park at the upcoming meeting.
- At the annual shareholders' meeting, the CEO proposed a 20% increase in production to meet growing demands.
- The environmental team proposed to develop a new recycling system for the community.
- The government proposed a new law to tackle corruption in the public sector.
- The town mayor proposed to establish a bike-sharing program to reduce traffic congestion.
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Meaning 2
Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The committee will propose Rachel Jenkins as the new chairperson in tomorrow's meeting.
- She will propose John Lee for the vacant position of treasurer.
- The Mayor has decided to propose his successor at the conference next week.
- We propose that Emily Martin be awarded the Emerging Artist prize this year.
- The board is expected to propose the CEO for a raise in salary at their annual general meeting.
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Meaning 3
Present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"; "The candidate projects himself as a moderate and a reformer".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The government proposed a new law to regulate social media companies.
- During her thesis defense, the student proposed a novel approach to curing diseases.
- The city councilor proposed a solution to alleviate the heavy traffic in downtown area.
- The professor proposed a new technique for teaching mathematics to young students.
- She proposed a more efficient method for completing the project within the given deadline.
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Meaning 4
Propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I propose to finish the project by the end of the week.
- They propose starting the new policy next quarter.
- She proposes a more efficient way to manage the team.
- The company proposes to invest in new technology.
- He proposes to donate a portion of the profits to charity.
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Meaning 5
Ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend at sunset.
- After dating for three years, he mustered the courage to propose to her on a surprise trip to Paris.
- She never thought that he would propose on the same beach where they first met.
- The young man decided to propose to his long-time girlfriend with a heartfelt video message.
- The smitten man proposed to his partner over a candlelit dinner in a fine dining restaurant.