How to Use "Propose" with Example Sentences

propose (v): to suggest an idea or plan; to officially ask someone to marry

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Used with nouns:

"They proposed several recommendations in the report."
(recommendations, solutions, ideas, theories, explanations)

"They proposed a new law last week."
(law, legislation, deal, plan, resolution, settlement)

"He proposed marriage over a year ago."
(marriage)

Used with adverbs:

"They recently proposed a new school."
(recently)

"The city is seriously proposing that the old school be closed down."
(seriously)

"He formally proposed marriage to his girlfriend."
(formally)

"They initially proposed a different plan."
(initially, originally, first)

Used with prepositions:

"We proposed that idea as a short-term solution."
(as)