American English pronunciation
How to pronounce proposing
IPA transcription: [pɹə'poʊzɪŋ]
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Verb
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make a proposal, declare a plan for something
“the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax”
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present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
“He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism”
“She proposed a new theory of relativity”
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propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
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put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
“The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission”
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ask (someone) to marry you
“he popped the question on Sunday night”
“she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months”
“The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman”
Usage examples
- But surely you are not proposing to wear it in England, sir?
- The General Council is also responsible for proposing and passing laws.
- Two companies were involved in the research and proposing designs: Bell Helicopter and Boeing-Vertol.
- Van constantly hesitates about proposing to Nanda.
- But you aren't proposing to keep this up, of course?