{
    "term": "propose",
    "partOfSpeech": "verb",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b2",
    "verbForms": {
        "presentSimple": {
            "iYouWeThey": "propose",
            "heSheIt": "proposes"
        },
        "pastSimple": "proposed",
        "pastParticiple": "proposed",
        "ingForm": "proposing"
    },
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on",
            "sensetop": "propose somethingpropose that…it is proposed that…propose doing somethingit is proposed to do something",
            "labels": "(formal)(British English also)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The government **proposed changes** to the voting system.",
                    "contextForm": "propose something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The Board of Directors is **proposing an amendment** to Article I."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The three countries had **proposed a plan** for him to hand over power to a chosen successor."
                },
                {
                    "text": "What would you propose?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Other services will not be affected by the proposed legislation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is one of several proposed hospital developments around town."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Since the idea was first proposed, no action has been taken."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a proposed reform/rule/law/project"
                },
                {
                    "text": "This year we propose a tax increase of 3.9 percent."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She proposed that the book be banned.",
                    "contextForm": "propose that…"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She proposed that the book should be banned."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years.",
                    "contextForm": "it is proposed that…"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He proposed changing the name of the company.",
                    "contextForm": "propose doing something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "It was proposed to pay the money from public funds.",
                    "contextForm": "it is proposed to do something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The measures have been proposed as a way of improving standards."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plan originally proposed was ruled completely unrealistic."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the newly proposed amendments"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She proposed a reduction in the state president's powers."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The proposed trip to Spain had to be cancelled at the last minute."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Are you seriously proposing that we should allow this situation to continue?"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"],
            "collocations": {
                "adverb": ["seriously", "formally", "first"],
                "preposition": ["as", "for"],
                "phrases": ["newly proposed", "recently proposed"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to intend to do something",
            "sensetop": "propose to do somethingpropose doing something",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "What do you propose to do now?",
                    "contextForm": "propose to do something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "How do you propose getting home?",
                    "contextForm": "propose doing something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We do not propose to take any further action in the matter."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "to ask somebody to marry you",
            "sensetop": "propose to somebodypropose something (to somebody)",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She proposed to me!",
                    "contextForm": "propose to somebody"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to propose marriage",
                    "contextForm": "propose something (to somebody)"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Life stages"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "to suggest something at a formal meeting and ask people to vote on it",
            "sensetop": "propose somebody (for/as something)propose something",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I propose Tom Ellis for chairman.",
                    "contextForm": "propose somebody (for/as something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was proposed for the job of treasurer."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to **propose a motion** *(= to be the main speaker in support of an idea at a formal debate)*",
                    "contextForm": "propose something"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "to suggest an explanation of something for people to consider",
            "sensetop": "propose something",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She proposed a possible solution to the mystery."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Suggestions and advice"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to ask people to wish somebody health, happiness and success by raising their glasses and drinking",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊz/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/propose__gb_2.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪz/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/proposes__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzd/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/proposed__gb_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/proposing__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊz/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/propose__us_2.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪz/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/proposes__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzd/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/proposed__us_1.mp3"
            },
            {
                "pronunciation": "/prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/",
                "audio": "pr/propose/proposing__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere ‘set forth’ (from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’."
}