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propose verb [ prəˈpəʊz ]

• put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.
• "he proposed a new nine-point peace plan"
Similar: put forward, suggest, advance, offer, present, move, submit, prefer, file, lodge, initiate, bring, bring forward, come up with, tender, bid, project, recommend, advocate, propound, proffer, posit, table,
Opposite: withdraw,
• make an offer of marriage to someone.
• "I have already proposed to Sarah"
Similar: ask someone to marry you, make an offer of marriage, offer marriage, pop the question,
Origin: Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere (see proponent), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

propose a toast

• ask a group of people at a social occasion to drink to the health and happiness of a specified person.
"the Lord Mayor proposed a toast to the Queen"



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