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propose

/pɹəˈpoʊz/ · 7 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    make a proposal, declare a plan for something

    the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax

  2. verb

    present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

    He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism

  3. verb

    propose or intend

    I aim to arrive at noon

  4. verb

    put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position

    The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission

  5. verb

    ask (someone) to marry you

    he popped the question on Sunday night

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