propose

propose
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W2S3 [prəˈpəuz US -ˈpouz] v
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1¦(suggest)¦
2¦(meeting)¦
3¦(theory)¦
4¦(intend)¦
5¦(marriage)¦
6 propose a toast (to somebody)
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[Date: 1300-1400; : Old French; Origin: proposer, from Latin proponere; PROPOUND]
1.) ¦(SUGGEST)¦ [T] formal
to suggest something as a plan or course of action
→↑proposal
▪ the changes currently proposed by the local planning authorities
▪ the proposed budget cuts
propose that
▪ In his speech he proposed that the UN should set up an emergency centre for the environment.
propose doing sth
▪ The report also proposes extending the motorway.
2.) ¦(MEETING)¦ [T]
to formally suggest a course of action at a meeting and ask people to vote on it
propose a motion/amendment/resolution etc
▪ The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the International Committee.
propose sb for sth
▪ Mr Leesom proposed Mrs Banks for the position of Treasurer (=he suggested formally that she should be the treasurer) .
3.) ¦(THEORY)¦ [T]
to suggest an idea, method etc as an answer to a scientific question or as a better way of doing something
▪ A number of theories have been proposed to explain the phenomenon.
4.) ¦(INTEND)¦ [T] formal
to intend to do something
propose to do sth
▪ How does he propose to deal with the situation?
propose doing sth
▪ We still don't know how the company proposes raising the money.
5.) ¦(MARRIAGE)¦
a)
to ask someone to marry you, especially in a formal way
propose to
▪ Shaun proposed to me only six months after we met.
b) propose marriage
[i]formal to ask someone to marry you
6.) propose a toast (to sb)
to formally ask a group of people at a social event to join you in wishing someone success, happiness, etc as they raise and drink a glass of wine
▪ I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
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HINT sense 1
You propose something to someone: He proposed a possible solution to me (NOT He proposed me a possible solution). Note that in spoken English, people do not usually use 'propose' to make suggestions. They usually use let's See also: let's
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Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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