proposers
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/prəˈpoʊzərz/
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/prəˈpəʊzəz/
(proposer)
to put forward (an idea)
Etymology
'proposer' originates from Latin through Old French: from Latin 'proponere' and Old French 'proposer', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and Latin 'ponere' meant 'to place or put'.
'proposer' changed from Latin 'proponere' (to put forward) into Old French 'proposer' and entered Middle English as 'proposen'/'propose' with the agentive suffix '-er' producing 'proposer' in modern English.
Initially it meant 'to put forward' or 'place before', and over time it evolved into the current sense of 'to suggest or offer an idea'; the agent noun now denotes 'one who proposes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'proposer': people who put forward a suggestion, plan, motion, or idea for consideration.
The proposers of the new policy argued it would reduce costs.
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Noun 2
plural of 'proposer': people who propose marriage (suitors).
Historically, there were several proposers for the young heiress.
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