propose
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "I propose going to see a film."
- "to propose an alliance"
- "to propose a question for discussion"
- "“The Budget proposes eliminating Supporting Effective Instruction (SEI) State Grants (Title II State grants), a program that provides formula funds to States to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other schools leaders. SEI grants are poorly targeted and funds are spread too thinly to have a meaningful impact on student outcomes."
- "President Moon Jae-in proposed the plan this week during a meeting with government officials, his spokesman said."
- "He proposed to her last night and she accepted him."
Etymology
From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere, with conjugation altered based on poser. Doublet of propound.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /pɹəˈpoʊz/
- British English: /pɹəˈpəʊz/