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propose

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
propose /prəˈpoʊz/ verb
proposes; proposed; proposing
propose
/prəˈpoʊz/
verb
proposes; proposed; proposing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROPOSE
[+ object] : to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider
[+ object] : to plan or intend to do (something)
[+ object] : to suggest (someone) for a job, position, office, etc.
: to ask someone to marry you often + to
[no object]
[+ object]

propose a toast

: to say that you wish a person future health, happiness, and success and ask others to raise their glasses and join in a drink

— proposed

adjective, always used before a noun

— proposer

noun, plural proposers [count]