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propose

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈpəʊz/

The English word “propose” has 6 meanings listed here.

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.

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.

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