propose
verb OPAL W
/prəˈpəʊz/
/prəˈpəʊz/
Verb Forms
Idioms | present simple I / you / we / they propose | /prəˈpəʊz/ /prəˈpəʊz/ |
| he / she / it proposes | /prəˈpəʊzɪz/ /prəˈpəʊzɪz/ |
| past simple proposed | /prəˈpəʊzd/ /prəˈpəʊzd/ |
| past participle proposed | /prəˈpəʊzd/ /prəˈpəʊzd/ |
| -ing form proposing | /prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/ /prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/ |
- [transitive] (formal) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
- propose something The government proposed changes to the voting system.
- The Board of Directors is proposing an amendment to Article I.
- The three countries had proposed a plan for him to hand over power to a chosen successor.
- What would you propose?
- Other services will not be affected by the proposed legislation.
- It is one of several proposed hospital developments around town.
- Since the idea was first proposed, no action has been taken.
- a proposed reform/rule/law/project
- This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent.
- propose that… She proposed that the book be banned.
- (British English also) She proposed that the book should be banned.
- it is proposed that… It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.
- propose doing something He proposed changing the name of the company.
- it is proposed to do something It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.
Extra ExamplesTopics Suggestions and adviceb2- The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards.
- The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic.
- the newly proposed amendments
- She proposed a reduction in the state president's powers.
- The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute.
- Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- seriously
- formally
- first
- …
- as
- for
- newly proposed
- recently proposed
- [transitive] (formal) to intend to do something
- propose to do something What do you propose to do now?
- propose doing something How do you propose getting home?
- We do not propose to take any further action in the matter.
- [intransitive, transitive] to ask somebody to marry you
- He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse.
- propose to somebody She proposed to me!
- propose something (to somebody) to propose marriage
WordfinderTopics Life stagesb2- best man
- bride
- ceremony
- engaged
- honeymoon
- marriage
- propose
- reception
- stag night
- wedding
- [transitive] to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it
- propose somebody (for/as something) I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.
- He was proposed for the job of treasurer.
- propose something to propose a motion (= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)
WordfinderTopics Suggestions and advicec1- argument
- ayes
- chair
- debate
- the floor
- motion
- propose
- second
- speak
- vote
- [transitive] propose something (formal) to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider synonym propound
- She proposed a possible solution to the mystery.
suggest plan
intend
marriage
at formal meeting
suggest explanation
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
Idioms
propose a toast (to somebody) | propose somebody’s health
- to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking
- I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.