propose

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Translations 1.3 Anagrams 2 French 2.1 Verb 2.2 Anagrams 3 Italian 3.1 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /pɹəˈpəʊz/, SAMPA: /pr\@"p@Uz/
• (GenAm) IPA: /pɹəˈpoʊz/, SAMPA: /pr\@"poUz/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}
• Rhymes: -əʊz

[edit] Verb

to propose (third-person singular simple present proposes, present participle proposing, simple past and past participle proposed)

1. (transitive) To suggest a plan or course of action.

   I propose we go to see a film.

   I propose going to a restaurant.

2. (intransitive, followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

   He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

3. (transitive) To intend.

   He proposes to set up his own business.

[edit] Usage notes

• 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.

[edit] Derived terms

• proposal
• proposition

[edit] Related terms

• proponent

[edit] Translations

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of eoopprs
• opposer
• poopers

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[edit] French

[edit] Verb

propose

1. First-person singular present indicative of proposer.
2. Third-person singular present indicative of proposer.
3. First-person singular present subjunctive of proposer.
4. Third-person singular present subjunctive of proposer.
5. Second-person singular imperative of proposer .

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of eoopprs
• opposer

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[edit] Italian

[edit] Verb

propose

1. third-person indicative past historic of proporre