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- pronunciation:
- pr
poz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
proposes, proposing, proposed |
| definition 1: |
to present for consideration or adoption; suggest.
The committee proposed several changes to the existing laws.They proposed that the city build a bike path in the downtown area.She proposed changing the venue for the performance.- synonyms:
- advance, offer, present, proffer, propound, recommend, submit, suggest, tender
- antonyms:
- withdraw
- similar words:
- bid, broach, give, introduce, maintain, pose, project, put, raise
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| definition 2: |
to present as a candidate for an office, or for membership; nominate.
The party has proposed a moderate candidate for the post.- synonyms:
- nominate
- similar words:
- advance, commend, endorse, present
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| definition 3: |
to intend; plan.
What do you propose to do to raise money for this project?- synonyms:
- intend, mean, purpose
- similar words:
- aim at, contemplate, plan, purport, resolve, undertake
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| related words: |
approach, counsel, enter, extend, moot, move, name, nominate, overture, premise, purpose, recommend, suggest, tender |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to present a proposal, esp. of marriage.
He went down on his knee and proposed to her.
- synonyms:
- pop the question
- similar words:
- court, offer, woo
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| related words: |
bid |
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| derivations: |
proposable (adj.), proposer (n.) |
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