Proposer: meaning, definitions and examples
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proposer
[ prəˈpəʊz ]
formal
To suggest or put forward a plan, idea, or offer for consideration.
Synonyms
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suggest |
This word is often used in everyday conversations and when giving informal advice or recommendations. It implies a softer and less formal approach compared to 'propose' or 'put forward'.
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offer |
This word is used when providing something for someone to accept or reject, such as help, services, or products. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
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put forward |
This phrase is often used when suggesting an idea or plan for consideration in a formal or professional context. It is less commonly used in everyday conversations.
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Examples of usage
- He proposed a new solution to the problem.
- She proposed a collaboration between the two companies.
romantic
To ask someone to marry you.
Examples of usage
- He proposed to her on their anniversary.
- She was surprised when he proposed marriage.
Translations
Translations of the word "proposer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proponente
- sugerir
- propor
🇮🇳 प्रस्तावक
- सुझाव देना
- प्रस्ताव करना
🇩🇪 Vorschlagender
- vorschlagen
- anbieten
🇮🇩 pengusul
- menyarankan
- mengajukan
🇺🇦 пропонувати
- пропонувати
- внести пропозицію
🇵🇱 proponujący
- sugerować
- proponować
🇯🇵 提案者 (ていあんしゃ)
- 提案する (ていあんする)
- 提起する (ていきする)
🇫🇷 proposant
- suggérer
- proposer
🇪🇸 proponente
- sugerir
- proponer
🇹🇷 öneren
- önermek
- teklif etmek
🇰🇷 제안자 (jeanja)
- 제안하다 (jean hada)
- 제의하다 (jeui hada)
🇸🇦 مقترح
- يقترح
- يعرض
🇨🇿 navrhovatel
- navrhovat
- nabídnout
🇸🇰 navrhovateľ
- navrhnúť
- ponúknuť
🇨🇳 提议者 (tíyì zhě)
- 建议 (jiànyì)
- 提议 (tíyì)
🇸🇮 predlagatelj
- predlagati
- ponuditi
🇮🇸 tillöguflytjandi
- leggja til
- bjóða
🇰🇿 ұсынушы
- ұсыну
- ұсыныс жасау
🇬🇪 შემომთავაზებელი
- შეთავაზება
- წარდგენა
🇦🇿 təklif edən
- təklif etmək
- təqdim etmək
🇲🇽 proponente
- sugerir
- proponer
Etymology
The word 'propose' originated from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'put forth'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'to make an offer'. Over time, it also acquired the romantic connotation of asking for someone's hand in marriage.
See also: proponent, proposal, proposals, proposition.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,819, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27818 glottal
- 27819 proposer
- 27820 gossamer
- 27821 candied
- 27822 ruggedness
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