propose

verb
UK: /prəˈpəʊz/
US: /prəˈpoʊz/

  1. To suggest a plan or idea to be thought about.

    1. I propose we go to the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. They propose a new system for tracking attendance, which could save time. [ ] [ ]

  2. To ask someone to marry you.

    1. He will propose tonight! [ ] [ ]
    2. She was so surprised when he chose to propose during their vacation. [ ] [ ]

  3. To formally nominate someone for a position or award.

    1. I propose her for chair. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee will propose candidates at the next scheduled meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

suggest offer recommend nominate
propose noun

  1. A suggestion or scheme presented for consideration or discussion.

    1. It's a good propose. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee reviewed the propose and decided to move forward with it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "propose" in English means: To suggest a plan or idea to be thought about., To ask someone to marry you., To formally nominate someone for a position or award..

The phonetic transcription of "propose" is /prəˈpəʊz/ in British English and /prəˈpoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "propose": suggest, offer, recommend, nominate.

Example usage of "propose": "I propose we go to the park.". More examples on the page.