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proposeto suggest a plan, idea, or course of action for consideration

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to suggest a plan, idea, or course of action for consideration

Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpoʊz/

Korean meaning: 제안하다, 제의하다

Korean pronunciation: 프러-포즈 (강세: 포즈)

Example Sentences

  • My boss proposed that I work weekends, but I proposed he give me a raise first!
  • The committee will propose new regulations next month.
  • I propose we order pizza instead of cooking - it's a win-win situation!

propose

VERB

//prəˈpoʊz//

to suggest a plan, idea, or course of action for consideration

propose concept
💡 Concept

He proposed a new plan to improve the project.

propose mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The scientist proposed a new explanation for the results. (PRO + OFFER = PROPOSE → to put an idea, plan, or suggestion forward)

propose rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

First compose your idea, then propose it and expose its value.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prəˈpoʊz/
🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpəʊz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpro--
Rootpose

Origin

From Old French 'proposer', combining 'pro-' (forward) and 'poser' (to put or place). The word entered English in the 14th century from French sources with roots in Latin 'proponere' (to set forth).

🎵Rhyme

composedisposeexposesuppose
compose
dispose
expose
suppose

🔗Collocations

propose a plan
propose marriage
propose a solution
propose changes
propose a toast
strongly propose

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My boss proposed that I work weekends, but I proposed he give me a raise first!

The committee will propose new regulations next month.

😄 Fun example

I propose we order pizza instead of cooking - it's a win-win situation!

The scientist proposed a new theory about climate change.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

suggestrecommendofferpresentsubmit

Antonyms

opposerejectrefuse

Related

proposalpropositionsuggestrecommendoffer

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