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propose

US /prəˈpoʊz/

verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

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

NounNoun
proposal proposer proposition
VerbVerb
propose gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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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 time
    to suggest an alternative schedule for a discussion
  • Medium propose budget cuts to reduce overhead
    to recommend financial reductions in operational expenditure
  • Hard propose statutory amendments to the legislature
    to submit formal legal revisions to lawmakers
  • Very Hard propose a bold gambit to seize market share
    to suggest an ambitious strategy to capture industry dominance

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