(~s, proposing, ~d)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
If you ~ something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.
Britain is about to ~ changes to some institutions...
It was George who first ~d that we dry clothes in that locker.
= suggest
VERB: V n/-ing, V that
2.
If you ~ to do something, you intend to do it.
It’s still far from clear what action the government ~s to take over the affair...
And where do you ~ building such a huge thing?
VERB: V to-inf, V -ing
3.
If you ~ a theory or an explanation, you state that it is possibly or probably true, because it fits in with the evidence that you have considered. (FORMAL)
This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning...
Newton ~d that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.
VERB: V n, V that
4.
If you ~ a motion for debate, or a candidate for election, you begin the debate or the election procedure by formally stating your support for that motion or candidate.
A delegate from Siberia ~d a resolution that he stand down as party chairman...
VERB: V n
~r (~rs)
...Mr Ian Murch, the ~r of the motion.
N-COUNT
5.
If you ~ a toast to someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them.
Usually the bride’s father ~s a toast to the health of the bride and groom.
VERB: V n
6.
If you ~ to someone, or ~ marriage to them, you ask them to marry you.
He had ~d to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament.
VERB: V to n, also V, V n, V n to n