See examples of proposed used in a sentence. The meaning of propose is to form or put forward a plan or intention. How to use propose in a sentence.
Definition of 'proposed' proposed in british english (prəˈpəʊzd ) adjective (of a plan, motion, etc) put forward for consideration or action Propose a change in the law. Definition of propose verb in oxford advanced american dictionary.
[~ + object] she proposed marriage. [no object] he proposed and she accepted. [~ + to + object] he proposed to her.
We discussed the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. She presented her research on the proposed merger between the two. Using propose to refer to an offer of marriage was first recorded in the 1700s but the verb also has other meanings.
It can mean to present for consideration or criticism, like proposing a four-day school. Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to £500 a year. Critics of the president have been pouring scorn on the plan ever since it was first proposed.