Propose Definition

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
  • 3.2 Anagrams

English

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /pɹəˈpəʊz/, SAMPA: /pr\@"p@Uz/
• (GenAm) IPA: /pɹəˈpoʊz/, SAMPA: /pr\@"poUz/

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• Rhymes: -əʊz

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.

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.

Derived terms

• proposal
• proposition

Related terms

• proponent

Anagrams

• opposer, poopers

French

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

Anagrams

• opposer

Italian

Verb

propose

1. third-person indicative past historic of proporre

Anagrams

• propeso

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