propose
US /prəˈpoʊz/
Definition
to put forward a plan, idea, or offer for consideration and discussion
Tested with subjunctive clauses ('propose that he submit...') in Part 5.
Examples
I would like to propose a change to the current meeting schedule.
Word Family
Synonyms
- suggestto put forward for consideration as a possibility or plan
- recommendto put forward with approval as being suitable for a purpose
- adviseto offer suggestions about the best course of action
Collocations
- Easy propose a new meeting timeto suggest an alternative schedule for a discussion
- Medium propose budget cuts to reduce overheadto recommend financial reductions in operational expenditure
- Hard propose statutory amendments to the legislatureto submit formal legal revisions to lawmakers
- Very Hard propose a bold gambit to seize market shareto suggest an ambitious strategy to capture industry dominance
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.