propose

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. verb make a proposal, declare a plan for something
  2. verb present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
  3. verb propose or intend

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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Synonyms

suggest, advise

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