verb

propose

pruh-POHZ

verb

To suggest a plan, idea, or course of action for others to consider.

"The team proposed a new schedule for the project."

"She proposed that they meet again the following week."

To ask someone to marry you.

"He proposed to her on their tenth anniversary."

How to Use Propose

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo put forward an idea for consideration, or to ask someone to marry you.

Common pairings

propose a plan propose marriage propose a toast

proposed past tense, proposes plural, proposes singular

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The team _____ a new schedule for the project.

From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer, from Latin proponere ("to put forward"). A doublet of "propound."

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