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to propose
01
to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration
Transitive: to propose a plan or idea
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
propose
3rd person singular
proposes
Present participle
proposing
Past simple
proposed
Past participle
proposed
Examples
He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation.
02
to ask a person to marry one
Intransitive: to propose | to propose to sb
Examples
On a beautiful evening, he chose to propose to his girlfriend with a ring.
03
to formally suggest or introduce a motion, idea, or action for consideration and discussion by a legislature
Transitive: to propose a motion
Examples
The senator proposed a new bill to increase funding for education.
04
to formally suggest or recommend someone for a specific position
Transitive: to propose sb for a position | to propose sb as a candidate for a position
Examples
The committee proposed Jane for the position of treasurer in the upcoming election.
05
to express one's intention or plan to take a specific action
Transitive: to propose to do sth
Examples
She proposed to start a new project next year that would help the community.
Lexical Tree
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