pro
pose
Third Person
proposes
Present Participle
proposing
Past Tense
proposed
Past Participle
proposed
1
to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration
transitive
- He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation.
- The committee proposed a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, taking into account projected expenses and revenue.
- She proposed a topic for her research project, hoping to investigate the relationship between social media usage and mental health.
- The city council proposed a new ordinance to address traffic congestion, seeking input from residents on potential solutions.
- The company's CEO proposed a merger with a competitor, believing it would create synergies and improve market share.
2
to ask a person to marry one
- On a beautiful evening, he chose to propose to his girlfriend with a ring.
- She felt a mix of emotions when he knelt down to propose in front of their favorite landmark.
- The romantic beach setting provided the perfect backdrop for him to propose.
- After months of planning, he finally found the courage to propose during a special dinner.
- He nervously proposed to his longtime girlfriend with a heartfelt speech.
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3
to formally suggest or introduce a motion, idea, or action for consideration and discussion by a legislature
transitive
- The senator proposed a new bill to increase funding for education.
- During the meeting, she proposed a motion to amend the current regulations.
- The representative proposed a law aimed at improving healthcare access.
- They proposed a motion to approve the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
- The council member proposed an ordinance to improve local infrastructure.
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4
to formally suggest or recommend someone for a specific position
transitive
- The committee proposed Jane for the position of treasurer in the upcoming election.
- He was proposed as a candidate for the board of directors during the annual meeting.
- The senator proposed his colleague for a seat on the advisory board.
- The group unanimously proposed Tom for the position of president.
- The senator proposed his colleague for a seat on the advisory board.
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5
to express one's intention or plan to take a specific action
transitive
- She proposed to start a new project next year that would help the community.
- He proposed to take a sabbatical to travel the world and explore new opportunities.
- I propose to meet at noon to discuss the details of the plan.
- I propose to spend the weekend working on the report to meet the deadline.
- They proposed to invest in new technology to streamline operations.