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- [pruh-pohz]
- /prəˈpoʊz/
- /prəˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-pohz]
- /prəˈpoʊz/
Definitions of proposed word
- verb with object proposed to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method. 1
- verb with object proposed to offer (a toast). 1
- verb with object proposed to suggest: He proposed that a messenger be sent. 1
- verb with object proposed to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc. 1
- verb with object proposed to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend. 1
- verb with object proposed to present to the mind or attention; state. 1
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Origin of proposed
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 Proposed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
proposed 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
proposed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for proposed
adj proposed
- accidentally on purpose — Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.
- aforethought — premeditated (esp in the phrase malice aforethought)
- cut and dried — If you say that a situation or solution is cut and dried, you mean that it is clear and definite.
- foreseeable — to have prescience of; to know in advance; foreknow.
- initiated — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
adjective proposed
- aimed — to position or direct (a firearm, ball, arrow, rocket, etc.) so that, on firing or release, the discharged projectile will hit a target or travel along a certain path.
- contemplated — to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
- designed — made or done intentionally; intended; planned.
- designful — full of design or intention
- envisioned — Simple past tense and past participle of envision.
verb proposed
- bade — Bade is a past tense of bid2.
- courted — Law. a place where justice is administered. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. a session of a judicial assembly.
- kibitzed — Simple past tense and past participle of kibitz.
- mooted — open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful: Whether that was the cause of their troubles is a moot point.
- wooed — to seek the favor, affection, or love of, especially with a view to marriage. Synonyms: court, pursue, chase.
Top questions with proposed
- what does proposed mean?
- which scientist proposed a link between contaminated water and cholera?
- when can a proposed legislation bills be defeated by opponents?
- why was the albany plan of union proposed?
- who proposed the germ theory of disease?
- who proposed the virginia plan?
- how has the missouri compromise proposed to limit slavery?
- who proposed the great compromise?
- who proposed the theory of continental drift?
- who first proposed the theory of continental drift?
- what is a proposed law called?
- who proposed the geocentric theory?
- who proposed the new jersey plan?
- who proposed the american system?
- who proposed the league of nations?
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