propose
verb [ T ]
uk/prəˈpəʊz/ usto give someone a plan or idea to consider:
She proposed a tax reform designed to make basic insurance more affordable.
propose to do sth He is proposing to reduce the government's inflation target from 2.5% to 2%.
propose doing sth They have proposed building a development of small, eco-friendly houses.
propose that He proposed that the trade authorities get together to try to resolve the issue.
MEETINGS
to suggest someone for a position or as a member of an organization:
To be nominated as chairman, you need one person to propose you and another to second you.
MEETINGS
to formally suggest an idea at a meeting, and ask people to vote on it:
He proposed a motion that the chairman resign.
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second verb
propose to do sth
to intend to do something:
How do you propose to complete the project in such a short time scale?
proposed
adjective
Department administrators presented the council with the proposed changes to the tax break program.