propose
🇺🇸
/prəˈpəʊz/
🇬🇧
/prəˈpəʊz/
verb
B2
to suggest an idea or plan for others to consider
She proposed a new way to solve the problem.
B2
to plan or intend to do something
I propose to finish this work by tomorrow.
R
to ask someone to marry you
He will propose to his girlfriend tonight.
R
to suggest someone for a position or role
They propose her as the new team leader.
R
to offer an explanation or solution
Scientists propose a theory to explain the findings.
translation
to suggest an idea or plan for others to consider; to plan or intend to do something; to ask someone to marry you; to suggest someone for a position or role; to offer an explanation or solution
Word Forms
3rd Present
proposes
Past
proposed
Perfect
proposed
Progressive
proposing