Proposer: meaning, definitions and examples

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proposer

 

[ prəˈpəʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

To suggest or put forward a plan, idea, or offer for consideration.

Synonyms

offer, put forward, suggest

Examples of usage

  • He proposed a new solution to the problem.
  • She proposed a collaboration between the two companies.
Context #2 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 प्रस्तावक

🇩🇪 Vorschlagender

🇮🇩 pengusul

🇺🇦 пропонувати

🇵🇱 proponujący

🇯🇵 提案者 (ていあんしゃ)

🇫🇷 proposant

🇪🇸 proponente

🇹🇷 öneren

🇰🇷 제안자 (jeanja)

🇸🇦 مقترح

🇨🇿 navrhovatel

🇸🇰 navrhovateľ

🇨🇳 提议者 (tíyì zhě)

🇸🇮 predlagatelj

🇮🇸 tillöguflytjandi

🇰🇿 ұсынушы

🇬🇪 შემომთავაზებელი

🇦🇿 təklif edən

🇲🇽 proponente

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.