proposed; proposing
1
: to form or put forward a plan or intention
man proposes, but God disposes
2
obsolete
: to engage in talk or discussion
3
: to make an offer of marriage
1
a
: to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)
propose a plan for settling the dispute
b
: to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent
proposed to spend the summer in Italy
2
a
: to set forth for acceptance or rejection
propose terms for peace
propose a topic for debate
b
: to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : nominate
propose them for membership
c
: to offer as a toast
propose the happiness of the couple
proposer
noun
Examples of propose in a Sentence
The scientists proposed a new theory.
The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge.
Several senators have proposed raising the tax.
I propose that we revise the bylaws.
They propose to buy a new house.
How do you propose solving this problem?
The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion.
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The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.
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Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 28 May 2025
Competition for the brightest students, researchers, and faculty is fierce: Florida has the fourth-largest number of medical schools of any state and several more are proposed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
A little more than a decade ago, the then-chair of the House Ways & Means Committee, Republican Dave Camp of Michigan, proposed a revenue-neutral tax reform plan aimed at enhancing efficiency, equity and simplicity.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Overall, the actions proposed in the new executive orders range from the fanciful to the potentially reasonable.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
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Grace Hurt, Arkansas Online, 28 May 2025
Competition for the brightest students, researchers, and faculty is fierce: Florida has the fourth-largest number of medical schools of any state and several more are proposed.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
A little more than a decade ago, the then-chair of the House Ways & Means Committee, Republican Dave Camp of Michigan, proposed a revenue-neutral tax reform plan aimed at enhancing efficiency, equity and simplicity.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Overall, the actions proposed in the new executive orders range from the fanciful to the potentially reasonable.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propose. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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propose
verb
pro·pose
prə-ˈpōz 
proposed; proposing
1
: to make a suggestion to be thought over and talked about : suggest
propose a new theory
2
: to make plans : intend
propose to buy a new house
3
: to suggest for filling a place or office
propose someone for membership
4
: to make an offer of marriage
proposer
noun
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