Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - propose
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Propose
propose
verb (~d; proposing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French purposer, ~r, 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 ~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) ~ a plan for settling the dispute b. to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent ~d to spend the summer in Italy 2. a. to set forth for acceptance or rejection ~ terms for peace ~ a topic for debate b. to recommend to fill a place or vacancy ; nominate ~ them for membership c. to offer as a toast ~ the happiness of the couple • ~r noun
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v. 1 tr. (also absol.) put forward for consideration or as a plan. 2 tr. (usu. foll. by to + infin., or verbal noun) intend; purpose (propose to open a restaurant). 3 intr. (usu. foll. by to) offer oneself in marriage. 4 tr. nominate (a person) as a member of a society, for an office, etc. 5 tr. offer (a person's health, a person, etc.) as a subject for a toast. Derivatives proposer n. Etymology: ME f. OF proposer f. L proponere (as PROPOUND) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
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гл. 1) предлагать 2) предполагать 3) намереваться PROPOSE предлагать; предполагать; намереваться ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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1. предлагать; вносить предложение to propose a scheme —- предложить план to propose a motion —- внести предложение to propose smb.'s health —- предложить тост за здоровье кого-либо 2. выдвигать чью-либо кандидатуру I propose Mr. A. for chairman —- я предлагаю выбрать председателем г-на А., я предлагаю г-на А. в качестве председателя 3. предполагать, намереваться we propose to leave tonight —- мы намереваемся выехать сегодня вечером 4. делать предложение (о браке) he proposed to her —- он сделал ей предложение Id: man proposes, God disposes —- человек предполагает, а Бог располагает ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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health провозгласить тост за кого-л. PROPOSE a riddle загадать загадку PROPOSE v. 1) предлагать; вносить предложение; the object I propose to myself - цель, которую я себе ставлю; I propose a toast to the Queen. - propose health - propose a riddle 2) предполагать, намереваться; I propose to make a journey this summer - летом я намерен попутешествовать 3) делать предложение (о браке) (to); When Sim first proposed to you? Do you think hell propose marriage to you tonight? 4) представлять (кандидата на должность) Syn: see intend ...Англо-русский словарь
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(proposes, proposing, proposed) Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English. 1. If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions... It was George who first proposed that we dry clothes in that locker. = suggest VERB: V n/-ing, V that 2. If you propose to do something, you intend to do it. It’s still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair... And where do you propose building such a huge thing? VERB: V to-inf, V -ing 3. If you propose 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 proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity. VERB: V n, V that 4. If you propose 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 proposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman... VERB: V n • proposer (proposers) ...Mr Ian Murch, the proposer of the motion. N-COUNT 5. If you propose a toast to someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them. Usually the bride’s father proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom. VERB: V n 6. If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to them, you ask them to marry you. He had proposed to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament. VERB: V to n, also V, V n, V n to n PROPOSER see propose ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ v 1 »PLAN« formal to suggest something as a plan or course of action (Lyle proposed large cuts in the training budget. | propose that) (Hansen has proposed that I become his business partner. | the proposed budget cuts) 2 »AT A MEETING« to formally suggest a course of action at a meeting and ask people to vote on it (I propose the admission of Peter King as a new member. | propose a motion (=formally suggest a plan at a meeting) | propose sb (=formally suggest someone for an official position)) (Mrs Banks has been proposed for the position of Treasurer.) 3 »THEORY« to suggest an idea, method etc as an answer to a scientific question or as a better way of doing something (His theory proposes the existence of black holes in the universe.) 4 »MARRIAGE« a) to ask someone to marry you, especially in a formal way (Shaun proposed to me only six months after we met.) b) propose marriage formal to ask someone to marry you 5 propose a toast to sb also propose sb's health to formally ask a group of people at a social event to join you in wishing someone success, happiness, etc, while raising a glass of wine and then drinking from it 6 »INTEND« formal to intend to do something (propose to do sth) (How do you propose to explain your long absence? | propose doing sth) (Just how do you propose paying for all this?) - proposer n ( USAGE NOTE: PROPOSE WORD CHOICE propose, intend, suggest, proposal, suggestion, let's, why don't we Propose followed by the to form of a verb is a more formal way of saying you intend to do something What are you proposing to do with that old car of yours? Propose followed by a noun means that you are formally suggesting something should be considered propose a motion/solution/course of action etc Propose followed by a that clause has a similar meaning to suggest I propose/suggest that we buy a new car (=I think that this is what we should do) Propose followed by the ing form of a verb may have either of the above senses. The difference between suggest and propose is that propose is more...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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- 1340, from O.Fr. proposer, from pro- "forth" + poser "put, place." Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Proposition in sexual sense first attested 1924. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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