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proposed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɹəˈpoʊzd// UK //pɹəpˈəʊzd// pro·posed

v. to suggest a plan or an idea for people to think about and decide on. You use this when you want to offer a solution or a way forward.

v. to put forward a plan, idea, or candidate for consideration or discussion. Transitive; frequently followed by a that-clause or a gerund.


SIMPLE

The committee proposed a new set of rules for the club.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect proposed a design that would maximize natural light while reducing energy costs for the building.

COMPLEX

During the emergency session, the finance minister proposed a series of austerity measures intended to stabilize the currency and reassure international investors.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes a direct object or a 'that' clause. When followed by another verb, it typically takes the -ing form rather than the infinitive.

Pitfall

he proposed to go to the parkhe proposed going to the parkWhen suggesting an action, 'propose' is followed by a gerund (-ing) or a 'that' clause, not a to-infinitive.

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