propose

verbo

1. 1

   To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

   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.

2. 2

   To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

   He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

   After the death of his [Verney's] first wife, he proposed to Florence Nightingale but she refused him. Later he married her sister, and for many years Claydon was Miss Nightingale's second home.

3. 3

   To intend.

   He proposes to set up his own business.

   I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England.

   Many of the proposed dams would be among the tallest in the world.

4. 4

   obsoletoTo talk; to converse.

   HERO. Good Margaret, run thee to the parlour; There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice Proposing with the prince and Claudio

5. 5

   obsoletoTo set forth.

   […]so weighty was the cup, That being propos'd brimful of wine, one scarce could lift it up.

sostantivo

1. 1

   obsoletoAn objective or aim.

   whose aime hath beene to make us not good and wittie, but wise and learned; She hath attained her propose.

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