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Added 9 October 2026

propose

/pɹəˈpəʊz/ verb

In Latin: cēnseō, prōpōnō Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about propose at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
I propose going to see a film.
To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
To intend.
He proposes to set up his own business.

noun

An objective or aim.

Origin

From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere, with conjugation altered based on poser. Doublet of propound.

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