project, propose
(verb) present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; âHe proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorismâ; âShe proposed a new theory of relativityâ; âThe candidate projects himself as a moderate and a reformerâ
aim, purpose, purport, propose
(verb) propose or intend; âI aim to arrive at noonâ
propose, suggest, advise
(verb) make a proposal, declare a plan for something; âthe senator proposed to abolish the sales taxâ
propose, declare oneself, offer, pop the question
(verb) ask (someone) to marry you; âhe popped the question on Sunday nightâ; âshe proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two monthsâ; âThe old bachelor finally declared himself to the young womanâ
nominate, propose
(verb) put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; âThe President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commissionâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
propose (third-person singular simple present proposes, present participle proposing, simple past and past participle proposed)
(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
Synonyms: put forth, suggest, forthput (rare)
(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
(transitive) To intend.
(obsolete) To talk; to converse.
(obsolete) To set forth.
• In use 1. this is sometimes a catenative verb that takes the gerund (-ing).
• In use 3, this is a catenative verb that takes the to infinitive.
• For more information, see English catenative verbs
• Compared to to suggest, to propose is more deliberate and definite. To suggest is merely to mention, while to propose is to have a definite plan and intention.
propose (plural proposes)
(obsolete) An objective or aim.
• opposer, poopers
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.] Etym: [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See Pose, v.]
1. To set forth. [Obs.] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up. Chapman.
2. To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.
3. To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend. I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England. Palfrey. To propose to one's self, to intend; to design.
Pro*pose", v. i.
1. To speak; to converse. [Obs.] There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio. Shak.
2. To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.
3. To offer one's self in marriage.
Pro*pose", n. Etym: [F. propos, L. propositum. See Propound, Purpose, n.]
Definition: Talk; discourse. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 January 2025
(adverb) in an uninformative manner; ââI canât tell you when the manager will arrive,â he said rather uninformativelyâ
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