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- pronunciation:
- pr
poz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
proposes, proposing, proposed |
| definition 1: |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered.
The council proposed a new bike path around the lake.- synonyms:
- advance, offer, recommend, suggest
- antonyms:
- withdraw
- similar words:
- bid, introduce, maintain, pose, raise
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| definition 2: |
to intend or plan.
She proposes to work all summer to make enough money for a trip to England.- synonyms:
- intend, mean
- similar words:
- aim at, contemplate, plan, resolve, undertake
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| definition 3: |
to present an offer of marriage.
He proposed to his girlfriend.
- synonyms:
- pop the question
- similar words:
- court, offer
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| related words: |
approach, extend, move, name, nominate, recommend |
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| derivations: |
proposable (adj.), proposer (n.) |
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