proposing

Meanings

• the act of proposing a question, idea, or plan for consideration or action

  - "He proposed a new project at the meeting."
  - "The teacher asked the students to propose possible solutions to the problem."

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Synonyms

forthput , put forth , suggest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proposing
proposes , hopes , poses

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. propose (en) : to make a proposal or put a suggestion before someone for consideration
   

2. propose (fr) : to offer, to suggest
   

3. propose (it) : to offer, to suggest, to advance as a proposal
   

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'propose' comes from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'to place before'. In medieval Latin, this word was used to refer to the act of making a proposal or putting a suggestion before someone for consideration.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the act of proposing has been a tradition since ancient times? In Greek mythology, the god of wine, Dionysus, was believed to inspire poets and artists, and also to give men the courage to propose to their loved ones. In medieval Europe, the tradition of proposing with a ring dates back to the 13th century. It is believed that the ancient Egyptians were the first to use rings as symbols of betrothal and commitment. In modern times, the tradition of proposing with a ring has continued to be a popular and romantic way to ask for someone's hand in marriage.

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How to Memorize "proposing"

1. mnemonic
   

   - To memorize the definition of 'propose', imagine proposing to your partner, and saying, 'Will you marry me? I propose to spend the rest of my life with you.' By associating the word 'propose' with the act of making a proposal or putting a suggestion before someone for consideration, you can more easily remember its definition.

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