The meaning of PROPOSE is to form or put forward a plan or intention. How to use propose in a sentence.

PROPOSED definition: offered or suggested for consideration, acceptance, or action. See examples of proposed used in a sentence.

Definition of propose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

PROPOSED definition: 1. suggested as a possible plan or action for people to consider: 2. intended or planned: 3…. Learn more.

If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you. He had proposed to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament. [VERB + to]

to make an offer, esp. of marriage: [~ + object] She proposed marriage. [no object] He proposed and she accepted. [~ + to + object] He proposed to her. See -pos-.

Using propose to refer to an offer of marriage was first recorded in the 1700s but the verb also has other meanings. It can mean to present for consideration or criticism, like proposing a four-day school …

• He proposed an amendment to the poll tax to take account of ability to pay and split the Conservative Party in 1988. propose to do something • He is the self-proclaimed outsider who knows Washington; …

The scientists proposed a new theory. The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge. Several senators have proposed raising the tax. I propose that we revise the bylaws.

3 days ago · propose (third-person singular simple present proposes, present participle proposing, simple past and past participle proposed) (transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.