proposed; proposing
1
: to form or put forward a plan or intention
man proposes, but God disposes
2
obsolete
: to engage in talk or discussion
3
: to make an offer of marriage
1
a
: to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)
propose a plan for settling the dispute
b
: to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent
proposed to spend the summer in Italy
2
a
: to set forth for acceptance or rejection
propose terms for peace
propose a topic for debate
b
: to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : nominate
propose them for membership
c
: to offer as a toast
propose the happiness of the couple
proposer
noun
Examples of propose in a Sentence
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.
They propose to buy a new house.
How do you propose solving this problem?
The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion.
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The Food and Drug Administration proposed a dramatic expansion of its power to speed up drug reviews.
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Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 20 June 2025
In 2024, both presidential candidates proposed a tax credit for family caregivers; a bipartisan bill now in the House would establish a federal tax credit of $5,000 a year.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 20 June 2025
Other clubs, including Chelsea and Newcastle United, proposed more attractive financial packages, some even offering double the money, while Barcelona and Marseille also looked at him.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 20 June 2025
In 2024, both presidential candidates proposed a tax credit for family caregivers; a bipartisan bill now in the House would establish a federal tax credit of $5,000 a year.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 20 June 2025
Other clubs, including Chelsea and Newcastle United, proposed more attractive financial packages, some even offering double the money, while Barcelona and Marseille also looked at him.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Enea’s installation doesn’t attempt to recreate the past, but proposes a future: rooted in ecological awareness, community, and the quiet strength of trees.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Propose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propose. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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propose
verb
pro·pose
prə-ˈpōz 
proposed; proposing
1
: to make a suggestion to be thought over and talked about : suggest
propose a new theory
2
: to make plans : intend
propose to buy a new house
3
: to suggest for filling a place or office
propose someone for membership
4
: to make an offer of marriage
proposer
noun
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