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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 |
adverb + (v.)propose
formally, initially, instead, originally
(v.)propose
+ noun
acre,
alternative,
amendment,
applicant,
ban,
budget,
compromise,
creation,
cut,
definition,
explanation,
framework,
girlfriend,
increase,
initiative,
legislation,
measure,
merger,
package,
plan,
reduction,
regulation,
resolution,
solution,
spending,
stimulus,
tax,
toast
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| derivations: |
proposable (adj.), proposer (n.) |
The word propose
contains the following parts:
pro-1
Latin
prefix
that means before, forward, forth
  Example words:
procedure, proceed, proclaim, procrastinate, produce, profess, profound, profuse, progress, project, projectile, prominent, promise, promote, pronoun, propel, proposal, propose, proposition, prosecute, prospect, protect, protrude, proverb, provide, provoke
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
component, composite, compost, compound, decompose, disposable, disposal, exposition, exposure, impose, impostor, opponent, oppose, opposite, opposition, pose, positive, postpone, posture, proposal, propose, proposition, purpose, purposeful, purposely, suppose
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