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- [pruh-pohz]
- /prəˈpoʊz/
- /prəˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-pohz]
- /prəˈpoʊz/
Definitions of propose word
- verb with object propose to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method. 1
- verb with object propose to offer (a toast). 1
- verb with object propose to suggest: He proposed that a messenger be sent. 1
- verb with object propose to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc. 1
- verb with object propose to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend. 1
- verb with object propose to present to the mind or attention; state. 1
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Origin of propose
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French proposer (see pro-1, pose1), by association with derivatives of Latin prōpositus, past participle of prōpōnere to set forth. See propositus
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Parts of speech for Propose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propose popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
propose usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propose
verb propose
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- aim — If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it.
- appeal — If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them.
- approach — When you approach something, you get closer to it.
Top questions with propose
- how to propose?
- how to propose to a girlfriend?
- how to get him to propose?
- how to propose to a girl?
- when will he propose?
- what deal does khrushchev propose to kennedy?
- how did alexander hamilton propose to strengthen the economy?
- what did roger sherman propose at the constitutional convention?
- which episode does jim propose to pam?
- how to get your boyfriend to propose?
- how to propose to a man?
- how to propose to your girlfriend?
- where did darcy propose to elizabeth?
- what episode of the office does jim propose to pam?
- why did woodrow wilson propose the fourteen points?
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