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propose - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
propose
Definition
(verb) make a proposal, declare a plan for something
Synonyms
:
advise
,
suggest
Example Sentence
the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
Definition
(verb) present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
Synonyms
:
project
Example Sentence
He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism
She proposed a new theory of relativity
Definition
(verb) propose or intend
Synonyms
:
aim
,
purport
,
purpose
Example Sentence
I aim to arrive at noon
Definition
(verb) put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Synonyms
:
nominate
Example Sentence
The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
Definition
(verb) ask (someone) to marry you
Synonyms
:
declare oneself
,
offer
,
pop the question
Example Sentence
he popped the question on Sunday night
she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for propose
sounds like purpose
Word used in video below:
text: how did you propose oh yeah that's a
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