PROPOSE


Meaning of PROPOSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈpōz ]

verb

( pro·posed ; pro·pos·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French purposer, proposer, from Latin proponere (perfect indicative proposui ) — more at propound

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1. : to form or put forward a plan or intention

man propose s, but God disposes

2. obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion

3. : to make an offer of marriage

transitive verb

1.

a. : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)

propose a plan for settling the dispute

b. : to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent

proposed to spend the summer in Italy

2.

a. : to set forth for acceptance or rejection

propose terms for peace

propose a topic for debate

b. : to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : nominate

propose them for membership

c. : to offer as a toast

propose the happiness of the couple

• pro·pos·er noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.