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propose
verb(pro-pose)
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
Synonyms: nominate,
propose
verb(pro-pose)
ask (someone) to marry you
Synonyms: declare oneself, offer, pop the question,
Examples:
She proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months.
propose
verb(pro-pose)
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
Synonyms: advise, suggest,
Examples:
The senator proposed to abolish the sales tax.
propose
verb(pro-pose)
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
Synonyms: project,
Examples:
He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism.
She proposed a new theory of relativity.
propose
verb(pro-pose)
propose or intend
Synonyms: aim, purport, purpose,

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