# proposed

/pɹəˈpoʊzd/ (US) · /pɹəpˈəʊzd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/proposed
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. suggested or planned

adjective · CEFR B2

suggested as a plan or idea for people to think about.

For teachers: suggested or put forward for consideration; describing a plan that is not yet finalised or implemented.

- The proposed changes to the bus schedule will start next month if everyone agrees.
- The proposed legislation faced significant opposition from local business owners who feared the new tax would reduce their profit margins.

Usage: Usually placed before the noun it describes.

## Examples

- The committee proposed a new set of rules for the club.
- The architect proposed a design that would maximize natural light while reducing energy costs for the building.
- 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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