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"
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
make a proposal, declare a plan for something 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
If you propose to do something, you intend to do it. It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair And where do you propose building such a huge thing?
Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action
To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend
The formal process of publishing a proposed Federal regulation in the Federal Register and establishing a comment period for public input into the decision-making process Plants and animals must be proposed for listing as threatened or endangered species, and the resulting public comments must be analyzed, before the Service can make a final decision
If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions It was George who first proposed that we dry clothes in that locker. = suggest
If you propose a motion for debate, or a candidate for election, you begin the debate or the election procedure by formally stating your support for that motion or candidate. A delegate from Siberia proposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman + proposer proposers pro·pos·er Mr Ian Murch, the proposer of the motion
To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes