propose

/propose/

Definition

Verb:
- To formally suggest an idea or plan for consideration: To put forward a specific suggestion, motion, or theory for others to discuss, accept, or reject.
- To intend or plan to do something: To have a specific aim or intention for future action.
- To nominate someone for a position or honor: To formally put forward someone's name for a role, office, or award.
- To ask someone to marry you: To make an offer of marriage.

Usage and Examples

To suggest an idea or plan:
- She will propose a new strategy at the meeting.
- The committee proposed several changes to the policy.
To intend or plan:
- What do you propose to do about the problem?
- I propose leaving early to avoid traffic.
To nominate someone:
- I propose Ms. Chen for the role of treasurer.
- He was proposed for the award by his colleagues.
To offer marriage:
- He got down on one knee and proposed.
- She proposed to him during their vacation.

Advanced Usage

"To propose a toast": To formally ask a group of people to raise their glasses and drink in honor of someone or something.
- The best man stood up to propose a toast to the newlyweds.
"Man proposes, God disposes": A proverb meaning humans can make plans, but the final outcome is determined by a higher power or fate.

Variants and Related Words

Proposal (n): A formal plan or suggestion put forward for consideration; an offer of marriage.
- They reviewed the budget proposal carefully.
- She accepted his marriage proposal.
Proposition (n): A statement or idea that is presented for consideration, often in business or logic.
- He presented a business proposition to the investors.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

Propose to someone: To ask someone to marry you.
- He proposed to his girlfriend on their anniversary.
Propose for something: To nominate someone for a specific role or honor.
- She was proposed for the leadership position.

Idioms and Common Phrases

Propose a motion: To formally suggest a course of action for debate and decision in a formal meeting.
- The chairperson proposed a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Verb

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 or for an honor or position
- The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
propose or intend
- I aim to arrive at noon
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
- He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism
- She proposed a new theory of relativity
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
- the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax

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