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pro·pose

propose

 
 
pronunciation:
pr poz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: proposes, proposing, proposed
definition 1: to present or suggest as an idea to be considered.
The town council proposed a new bike path around the lake.
synonyms:
offer, suggest
similar words:
maintain
definition 2: to present an offer of marriage.
He bought a ring and proposed to his girlfriend.
 
similar words:
offer
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derivations: proposable (adj.), proposer (n.)
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  • proposal:
    something that you propose.
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