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propose

 
 
/prəˈpəʊz/ verb

Definition

SUGGEST [T] to suggest a plan or action: [+ (that)] I propose that we delay our decision until we have more information. proposed changes
propose to do sth to intend to do something: They propose to cycle across Europe.
MARRY [I] to ask someone to marry you: He proposed to me on my birthday.
(Definition of propose verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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