propose
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See also proposé
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from pro- + poser.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK) IPA: /pɹəˈpəʊz/, X-SAMPA: /pr\@"p@Uz/
- (GenAm) IPA: /pɹəˈpoʊz/, X-SAMPA: /pr\@"poUz/
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Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -əʊz
Verb[edit]
propose (third-person singular simple present proposes, present participle proposing, simple past and past participle proposed)
- (transitive) To suggest a plan or course of action.
- I propose going to see a film.
- I propose going to a restaurant.
- (intransitive, followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
- He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
- (transitive) To intend.
- He proposes to set up his own business.
- (obsolete) To talk.
- 1599, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3 Scene 1
- HERO. Good Margaret, run thee to the parlour;
- There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice
- Proposing with the prince and Claudio
- 1599, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 3 Scene 1
Usage notes[edit]
- In use 1. this is a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing).
- In use 3, this is a catenative verb that takes the to infinitive.
- For more information, see Appendix:English catenative verbs
- Compared to to suggest, to propose is more deliberate and definite. To suggest is merely to mention, while to propose is to have a definite plan and intention.
Synonyms[edit]
Derived terms[edit]
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Translations[edit]
to suggest a plan or course of action
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to ask for one's hand in marriage
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to intend
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Noun[edit]
propose (plural proposes)
- (obsolete) An objective or aim.
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, II.17:
- whose aime hath beene to make us not good and wittie, but wise and learned; She hath attained her propose.
- 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, II.17:
Anagrams[edit]
French[edit]
Verb[edit]
propose
- first-person singular present indicative of proposer
- third-person singular present indicative of proposer
- first-person singular present subjunctive of proposer
- third-person singular present subjunctive of proposer
- second-person singular imperative of proposer
Anagrams[edit]
Italian[edit]
Verb[edit]
propose
- third-person indicative past historic of proporre
