propose
To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
Verb 3 meanings
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.”
Etymology
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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PROPOSE at a glance
PROPOSE has 7 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (P 3 + R 1 + O 1 + P 3 + O 1 + S 1 + E 1) and 13 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,155 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with propose
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- PROPONE11
- PREPOSE11
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