propose

propose

CEFR: B1-B2 /pro-pose/ [p.r.ah0.p.ow1.z]

The verb "propose" means "to suggest a plan". There are three patterns:

Example Sentences:
propose something
propose+ Verb-ing
propse+ that + Subject + Verb

Example Sentences:
The scientists proposed a new theory.
The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge.
Several senators have proposed raising the tax. (Notice the verb "raise" is changed to "raising")
If a factory were proposed for my community I would feel obligated to support the construction because the positive effects outweigh the negative influences.
Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.
Federal authorities proposed a ban on smoking in public housing.

If you propose to your girlfriend, you propose getting married.