propose

/prəˈpoʊz/
verb
  1. To suggest a plan, idea, or course of action for others to consider.
    • The committee proposed several changes to the school rules.
    • He proposed that we take a different route to avoid traffic.
    • She proposed a new schedule for the team meetings.
  2. To ask someone to marry you.
    • She said yes when he proposed at the beach.
    • He proposed to his girlfriend during a romantic dinner.
    • They got engaged after he proposed on their anniversary.
  3. To nominate someone for a position or role.
    • She was proposed as the new chairperson of the committee.
    • I propose Mr. Smith for class president.
    • The board proposed him as the next CEO.
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