Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-pohz]
- /prəˈpoʊz/
- /prəˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pruh-pohz]
- /prəˈpoʊz/
Definitions of proposing word
- verb with object proposing to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method. 1
- verb with object proposing to offer (a toast). 1
- verb with object proposing to suggest: He proposed that a messenger be sent. 1
- verb with object proposing to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc. 1
- verb with object proposing to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend. 1
- verb with object proposing to present to the mind or attention; state. 1
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Origin of proposing
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 Proposing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
proposing 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.
proposing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for proposing
noun proposing
- counselings — professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems.
Top questions with proposing
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- what to say when proposing a toast?
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