Definition of Proposes

1. Verb. (third-person singular of propose) ¹

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Definition of Proposes

1. propose [v] - See also: propose

Lexicographical Neighbors of Proposes

proportioner
proportioning
proportionless
proportionment
proportionments
proportions
propos'd
proposal
proposal of marriage
proposals
propose
propose a toast
proposed
proposer
proposers
proposes (current term)
proposing
proposita
propositi
propositional
propositional attitude
propositional calculus
propositional function
propositional functions
propositional logic
propositional variable
propositionally
propositioned
propositioning

Literary usage of Proposes

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Travels Into Several Remote Nations of the World by Jonathan Swift (1894)
"The Author proposes some Improvements which are honourably received. IN the School of Political Projectors I was but ill entertained, the Professors ..."

2. The History of England from the Accession of James II. by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay (1849)
"Mordaunt proposes to him a descent upon England, 1 94. He rejects the advice, 195. His hostility to the Declaration of Indulgence, 234. 235. ..."

3. The Life of Thomas Jefferson by Henry Stephens Randall (1858)
"... proposes a Pubb'c Testimonial to him—Lafayette's Visit to Monticello—The Banquet—Jefferson's Speech —Ticknor and Daniel Webster ..."

4. The Life of Thomas Jefferson by Henry Stephens Randall (1871)
"... Lee—Lafayette's Visit to the United States—Jefferson proposes a Public Testimonial to him—Lafayette's Visit to Monticello—The Banquet—Jefferson's Speech ..."

5. The Life of Thomas Jefferson by Henry Stephens Randall (1871)
"... General Washington—proposes transferring French Debts to Holland—Gives Brissot Letters of Introduction—Outfit—New Consular Convention—Annoyed by French ..."

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