English Explanatory Dictionary

propose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
  2. To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
  3. To intend.
  4. To talk; to converse.
  5. To set forth.
noun
  1. An objective or aim.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈpəʊz/ /pɹəˈpoʊz/ En-us-propose.ogg

Word forms

propose proposes proposing proposed

Etymology

From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere, with conjugation altered based on poser. Doublet of propound.

Synonyms

put forth suggest project forthput

Related words

proponent proposition

Derived words

counterpropose prompose proposable proposal proposee propose marriage proposement repropose unproposing
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