propose

Meanings

• verb

  Put forward for consideration or decision.

  - "He proposed a new idea at the meeting."
  - "She proposed a toast to their success."

• verb

  Make a formal offer of marriage.

  - "He proposed to her in Paris."
  - "They were engaged after he proposed."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈpoʊz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

forthput , put forth , suggest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with propose
oppose , suppose , pose

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Variants

List of all variants of propose that leads to same result
propose , proposed , proposer , proposers , proposes , proposing , propose a toast , propose marriage

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Forms

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proposed, proposing, proposals

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Etymology

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From Latin propositum, past participle of propositus, from proponere ‘set before, propose’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'propose' is derived from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'to set before'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'propose' in English was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. proposal: A formal offer or suggestion made by one party to another.

2. marriage proposal: A formal offer of marriage made by one person to another.

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Culture

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In literature, 'propose' is often used in the context of making a formal offer or suggestion. In art, there are paintings and sculptures depicting the act of proposing. In music, there are songs about proposing and being proposed to.

How to Memorize "propose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of putting forward an idea or a formal offer of marriage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'propose' with the idea of putting forward or making an offer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Propose In Public' to remember the meaning of propose.

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