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{
"term": "propose",
"partOfSpeech": "verb",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b2",
"verbForms": {
"presentSimple": {
"iYouWeThey": "propose",
"heSheIt": "proposes"
},
"pastSimple": "proposed",
"pastParticiple": "proposed",
"ingForm": "proposing"
},
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on",
"sensetop": "propose somethingpropose that…it is proposed that…propose doing somethingit is proposed to do something",
"labels": "(formal)(British English also)",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "The government **proposed changes** to the voting system.",
"contextForm": "propose something"
},
{
"text": "The Board of Directors is **proposing an amendment** to Article I."
},
{
"text": "The three countries had **proposed a plan** for him to hand over power to a chosen successor."
},
{
"text": "What would you propose?"
},
{
"text": "Other services will not be affected by the proposed legislation."
},
{
"text": "It is one of several proposed hospital developments around town."
},
{
"text": "Since the idea was first proposed, no action has been taken."
},
{
"text": "a proposed reform/rule/law/project"
},
{
"text": "This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent."
},
{
"text": "She proposed that the book be banned.",
"contextForm": "propose that…"
},
{
"text": "She proposed that the book should be banned."
},
{
"text": "It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.",
"contextForm": "it is proposed that…"
},
{
"text": "He proposed changing the name of the company.",
"contextForm": "propose doing something"
},
{
"text": "It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.",
"contextForm": "it is proposed to do something"
},
{
"text": "The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards."
},
{
"text": "The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic."
},
{
"text": "the newly proposed amendments"
},
{
"text": "She proposed a reduction in the state president's powers."
},
{
"text": "The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute."
},
{
"text": "Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue?"
}
],
"topics": ["Suggestions and advice"],
"collocations": {
"adverb": ["seriously", "formally", "first"],
"preposition": ["as", "for"],
"phrases": ["newly proposed", "recently proposed"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "to intend to do something",
"sensetop": "propose to do somethingpropose doing something",
"labels": "(formal)",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "What do you propose to do now?",
"contextForm": "propose to do something"
},
{
"text": "How do you propose getting home?",
"contextForm": "propose doing something"
},
{
"text": "We do not propose to take any further action in the matter."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "to ask somebody to marry you",
"sensetop": "propose to somebodypropose something (to somebody)",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse."
},
{
"text": "She proposed to me!",
"contextForm": "propose to somebody"
},
{
"text": "to propose marriage",
"contextForm": "propose something (to somebody)"
}
],
"topics": ["Life stages"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it",
"sensetop": "propose somebody (for/as something)propose something",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.",
"contextForm": "propose somebody (for/as something)"
},
{
"text": "He was proposed for the job of treasurer."
},
{
"text": "to **propose a motion** *(= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)*",
"contextForm": "propose something"
}
],
"topics": ["Suggestions and advice"]
},
{
"senseNumber": 5,
"definition": "to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider",
"sensetop": "propose something",
"labels": "(formal)",
"cefr": "c1",
"examples": [
{
"text": "She proposed a possible solution to the mystery."
}
],
"topics": ["Suggestions and advice"]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
}
],
"topics": ["Success"]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊz/",
"audio": "pr/propose/propose__gb_2.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪz/",
"audio": "pr/propose/proposes__gb_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzd/",
"audio": "pr/propose/proposed__gb_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/",
"audio": "pr/propose/proposing__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊz/",
"audio": "pr/propose/propose__us_2.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪz/",
"audio": "pr/propose/proposes__us_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzd/",
"audio": "pr/propose/proposed__us_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/",
"audio": "pr/propose/proposing__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’."
}