propose

propose: 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 [only before a noun] :

• the financial and legal consequences of proposed changes to the agreement

2. to formally suggest a course of action at a meeting and ask people to vote on it:

• The chairman proposed a scheme to save both the company and investors' funds.

• He will propose a motion at Monday's special meeting, calling on the committee to reverse its decision.

• Continental's managers urged shareholders to vote against several of the resolutions proposed by Mr Vicari.

3. formal to intend to do something:

propose to do something

• Which of his assets is he proposing to sell?

• The Sales Director is proposing to boost sales by spending an additional £3,000 per month on advertising.

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propose UK US /prəˈpəʊz/ verb [T]

► to give someone a plan or idea to consider: »She proposed a tax reform designed to make basic insurance more affordable.
propose to do sth »He is proposing to reduce the government's inflation target from 2.5% to 2%.
propose doing sth »They have proposed building a development of small, eco-friendly houses.
propose that »He proposed that the trade authorities get together to try to resolve the issue.

► MEETINGS to suggest someone for a position or as a member of an organization: »To be nominated as chairman, you need one person to propose you and another to second you.

► MEETINGS to formally suggest an idea at a meeting, and ask people to vote on it: »He proposed a motion that the chairman resign.

→ Compare SECOND(Cf. ↑second) verb

● propose to do sth — Cf. propose to do sth

proposed adjective

► »Department administrators presented the council with the proposed changes to the tax break program.

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Synonyms:

Offer proffer (for consideration), tender, present, suggest, recommend, move, Intend, design, mean, purpose, have the intention, propose to one's self, declare a purpose

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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 , 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 — Pro*pose , n. [F. propos, L. propositum. See {Propound}, {Purpose}, n.] Talk; discourse. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … 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

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