propose

verb (SUGGEST)

/prəˈpəʊz/

/-ˈpoʊz/

Definition

B2 [T] to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider: [+ that] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure. [+ -ing verb] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers. She proposed a boycott of the meeting. He proposed a motion that the chairman resign.Suggestions and proposals › [T] to suggest someone for a position or as a member of an organization: To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you.Suggestions and proposalsRecruiting staff, applying for and accepting jobs B2 [I] to ask someone to marry you: I remember the night your father proposed to me.Making appeals and requestsRelating to weddings propose a toast › to ask people at a formal social occasion to express their good wishes or respect for someone by holding up their glasses, usually of alcohol, at the same time and then drinking from them: Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.Drinking alcoholCelebrating and entertaining proposed

/-ˈpəʊzd/

/-ˈpoʊzd/ adjective B2 There have been huge demonstrations against the proposed factory closure.Planning, expecting and arrangingPlotting and trapping

(Definition of propose verb (SUGGEST) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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