Meaning & use
propose
To put forward an idea or plan for others to consider, or to ask someone to marry you.
See it in a sentence
The architect proposed a bold new design for the city park.
He planned to propose to his girlfriend during their trip to Paris.
A note on using this word
Propose is often followed by 'to' plus a verb, as in 'propose to build,' or means to ask for marriage.
Words with a similar meaning
suggestrecommend
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Words with an opposite meaning
withdraw
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