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often-proposed

|of-ten-pro-posed|

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/ˈɔːfən prəˈpoʊzd/

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/ˈɒfən prəˈpəʊzd/

(propose)

suggest or offer

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
proposeproposesproposedproposedproposingproposalproposedrepeatedly-proposed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'propose' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'proponere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'

Historical Evolution

'proponere' transformed into the Old French word 'proposer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'propose' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to place forward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to suggest or offer for consideration.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

frequently suggested or put forward for consideration.

The often-proposed solution was to increase funding for education.

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Last updated: 2025/04/04 07:40