How to Use propose in a Sentence

propose

verb
Definition of proposenext
Synonyms for proposenext
  • They propose to buy a new house.
  • The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge.
  • I propose that we revise the bylaws.
  • How do you propose solving this problem?
  • The scientists proposed a new theory.
  • The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion.
  • Several senators have proposed raising the tax.
  • The golfer proposed to Stoll in Dec. 2015 during a trip to Paris.
    — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • The garage is proposed for the mainland, not on West Island.
    — New York Times, 29 May 2024
  • Eden Scaife's boyfriend couldn't have been less stressed about proposing to her.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The two dated for a year before Jared proposed and they wed in 2010.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
  • United has proposed to match the Delta increase, but that might not be enough for a deal.
    — David Koenig, ajc, 12 May 2023
  • The sneak peek ends with Radke, 38, proposing to Hubbard, 36.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
  • To solve the team’s water shortage, Kelce proposes the risky idea of digging a well.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
  • At the end of the episode, Zack proposes to Bliss finally.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Willis has proposed the arraignments happen the week of Sept. 5, but that date has yet to be approved by a judge.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2023
  • However, months later, it has not even been proposed in the House.
    — Maria Elena Salinas, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The votes, proposed by council member Kyle Becker, came near the end of a marathon, eight-hour meeting.
    — Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • While the drummer has expressed his desire to propose at the end of the show, Delaney and her family haven't been keen on the idea.
    — Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Some $60 billion is proposed to go to Ukraine, while $14 million would go to Israel.
    — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Dingell proposed his own bills, detailed last summer by The New York Times.
    — Christine Spolar, NPR, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Changing that is the goal of a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Fayed wanted to propose to Diana that fateful night in 1997.
    — Michael S. Rosenwald, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • And they got engaged in May 2022 after Becca proposed to Thomas.
    — Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
  • Harris, by contrast, has proposed raising tax rates for the wealthy.
    — David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • To fund the project, Michael proposed a combination of three strategies.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Winter Park proposes to build one from the main base area to the Discovery Park learning area.
    — John Meyer, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
  • Hernandez proposed in 2012, right around the time Jenkins gave birth to their daughter, Avielle.
    — Samantha Stutsman, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • And it can be seen, Swarns proposes, in American Catholicism as a whole.
    — Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 27 June 2023
  • Someone in the audience stands up and proposes that Charles be the next Golden Bachelor.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024

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