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propose English

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What does propose mean?
Definitions in simple English

propose Verb

— When you propose something, you say that it should be done or chosen, usually in a formal situation. She proposed that we should see a film. We have proposed that a new group be set up to answer this question. "I'm going to propose real cuts in taxes," said the President. Clinton now proposes doing almost exactly the opposite. — When you propose a new theory or idea, you say that you believe it to be better than old ideas. I would like to propose that the problems we have had are actually not because of money. — When you propose to do something, you plan or intend to do it. What does he propose to do in the future? — If you propose to somebody, you ask them to marry you. He proposed to his girlfriend outside her house. — If you propose a toast, you celebrate somebody by raising a glass and drinking. I'd like to propose a toast to our new manager.

propose

— verb make a proposal, declare a plan for something the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax — verb present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism She proposed a new theory of relativity — verb (= aim) propose or intend I aim to arrive at noon — verb (= pop the question) ask (someone) to marry you he popped the question on Sunday night she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman — verb (= nominate) put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission

Synonyms propose synonyms

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propose English » English

suggest offer intend recommend aim put forward propound nominate submit present plan move advance purpose proffer design pop the question plot make an application contemplate advise tender suggestion raise project mean declare oneself apply vote speak request purport proposal premeditate object to make a proposal make a motion invite initiate hint give come up bring forth be about apply for advocate undertake think of tend to tell

Topics propose topics

What do people use propose to talk about?
Language and thought Want Influence

Suggest
Person Life Marriage

Arrange a marriage
Language and thought Want Influence

Advise
Social behavior Law

Pass laws
Daily life Food Eat

Feast

Conjugation propose conjugation

How do you conjugate propose?

propose · verb

Examples propose examples

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Simple sentences

Don't hesitate to take the opportunity to propose to her.
I'd like to propose a toast.
I don't want to propose to you!
What tempted him to propose to her?
Did he propose any solutions?
I'm going to propose to her.
Did he propose to you?
When you are with an indecisive group, confidently propose something that no one would agree to.
I propose to investigate the vegetation of the island in great detail.
I would like to propose a toast on your birthday.
I think Tom is going to propose to you tonight.
Did you propose to Mary?
How did Tom propose doing that?
Tom finally got the courage to propose to his girlfriend.
Is there no alternative to what you propose?
At long last he made up his mind to propose to her.
He dared to propose to her.
If I were you, I would propose to her.
Propose to me conditions that are better than the ones I have now, and I'll work with you.
He finally decided to propose to her.
What do you propose?

Movie subtitles

It feels like I've been waiting seven years for Phillip to propose, because I have.
May I propose a toast to you, my dear lady.
No, that's why I propose to go.
And how do you propose to punish Egypt?
Do you always propose marriage as casually as that?
What, did another woman propose to you?
A guy can't propose to a gal without a cent in the world, can he?
Now, my friends, if I may propose a little toast.
How long do you propose to honor us here?
Now may I propose the happiness of my sister and my friend, Louise and Valentine who've known each other from childhood and are soon to be man and wife.
And what do you propose to do?
Listen when I was courting your grandmother, it took me two years to propose.
I have a bill to propose, sir.
Ladies and gentlemen, since it's most unlikely that we'll ever have the pleasure of meeting again socially I'd like to propose a toast.
I propose a toast to our friendship.
Well, what do you propose to do about it?
Your Imperial Majesty. before the bridal pair retire, I wish to propose a toast. to Her Imperial Highness, the grand duchess Catherine.
For you who are English. it means a chance to fight for your native land. for I now propose to sail into Port Royal and take it from the French!
Thank you, Mr. Peggotty. And now I have a toast to propose. A toast, to little Emily, the flower of Yarmouth.
I propose to deal now with your evidence regarding this mysterious lady.
And I wanted to propose to you.
And The very fact that countless Thousands of you are listening tonight is proof To fling in The teeth of These cynics and skeptics that The public does care and does propose To do something about The appalling conditions I have Tried To describe tonight.
Make it short. You are about to propose me certainly, because of my wealth.
And I don't propose. Now just a moment, sir.
I don't propose to every girl I meet. Now put on your coat.
That's why I propose to take care of her myself.
How do you propose to handle that, Mr. Wilson?
I don't propose to have myself made ridiculous.
You don't propose to have yourself made ridiculous!
If you waited for a man to propose, you'd die of old maidenhood.
But if I even for a moment thought of doing what you propose what in the world would keep Wilmer from telling the police every last detail about the falcon and all.

News and current affairs

The Obama campaign is pummeling Romney on Medicare, and the Romney campaign is hammering Obama for his refusal to negotiate or even propose a solution.
Alternatively, the General Assembly might propose several candidates to the Security Council, from which the Council would choose one to refer back to the Assembly for approval.
Part of what effective leaders do is communicate a vision that gives meaning to policies and inspires others to support these policies (and those who propose them).
As soon as he was re-elected, Bush started to propose cuts in popular government programs, but his own party is rejecting those cuts.
I propose that the world's open societies form an alliance with a dual purpose: fostering both development of open societies in individual countries and the evolution of a global open society.
Since laws are not the answer to child labor, many experts propose compulsory education as a means to curb it.
The surprise decision by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to propose a constitutional amendment that would allow direct and competitive presidential elections may be a giant step for democracy in Egypt and the Arab World.
The philosopher Karl Popper had ample reason to propose a precise definition of democracy.
True, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon can make speeches, convene meetings, and propose actions, but his role is more secretary than general.
The French socialist party can still, probably, rely on the loyalty of a substantial minority for atavistic or tribal reasons; but it does not propose to introduce socialism.
But what should European opponents of the war, having seen their worst fears confirmed, propose?
Of course, it is tempting for Europe not to propose or do anything, and simply wait for the Iraqi crisis to sweep John Kerry into the White House and George Bush back to Texas.
The current European Commission has made clear its commitment to reducing bureaucratic red tape by adopting an approach to regulation that keeps the number of laws we propose to an absolute minimum.
The FMLC's mission is to identify and propose solutions to issues of legal uncertainty in financial markets that might create risks in the future.
Yet one thing is clear: Chavez was the first ruler of his generation to recognize the region's fatigue and disillusion with neo-liberalism, and to propose new rules of the game.
Some propose bringing in the European Central Bank to leverage the EFSF's funds.
I am fully aware of the boldness of what I propose.
After the sub-prime mortgage crisis, politicians alleged that the market was short-sighted and irrational, and rushed to propose new regulations.
The decade-long effort we propose would require the whole planet to work together to make a breakthrough in the fight against climate change.
I further propose that member countries agree to use the IMF's gold reserves to guarantee the interest payments and repayment of the principal.
Let us hope that the rest of the world will keep its cool and propose a better, cheaper, and more effective solution for the future.

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