How to Use propose in a Sentence

propose

verb
  • They propose to buy a new house.
  • The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge.
  • I propose that we revise the bylaws.
  • How do you propose solving this problem?
  • The scientists proposed a new theory.
  • The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion.
  • Several senators have proposed raising the tax.
  • The golfer proposed to Stoll in Dec. 2015 during a trip to Paris.
    — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
  • My boyfriend is planning to propose to me on a trip in three weeks.
    — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Investors are able to propose and vote to make changes to the platform.
    — Paul Vigna, WSJ, 8 May 2022
  • It’s the perfect place to propose a toast to your new chapter.
    — Jaclyn Jermyn, chicagotribune.com, 7 Apr. 2022
  • He's talked about still wanting to propose to me, as well.
    — Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022
  • The garage is proposed for the mainland, not on West Island.
    — New York Times, 29 May 2024
  • In 2017, the church proposed creating a green space and prayer garden on the site, per the city.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Eden Scaife's boyfriend couldn't have been less stressed about proposing to her.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Democrats pushed back on the dress rules, which didn't propose any changes to men's attire.
    — Byemma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The two dated for a year before Jared proposed and they wed in 2010.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
  • Bezos proposed to Sánchez in May 2023, while the pair were on vacation in the South of France.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • United has proposed to match the Delta increase, but that might not be enough for a deal.
    — David Koenig, ajc, 12 May 2023
  • Some of us didn’t go to a fine-dining restaurant to propose.
    — Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Per a source close to the couple, the model's boyfriend, Marc Kalman, is planning to propose to her this year.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 July 2022
  • That same night, Duarte helped his best friend, Luis Herrera, propose to his girlfriend in the crowd.
    — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 19 May 2022
  • Look at your schedule and propose a few firm dates to meet up with this woman.
    — Annie Lane, oregonlive, 18 June 2022
  • The sneak peek ends with Radke, 38, proposing to Hubbard, 36.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The lovebirds planned a trip to London where Fitzner wanted to propose on the ice rink.
    — Akira Olivia Kumamoto, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2022
  • And then Democrats are prepared to propose dozens of amendments to the package, a process called vote-a-rama.
    — Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
  • To solve the team’s water shortage, Kelce proposes the risky idea of digging a well.
    — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The question for me was always, who was going to propose?
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 May 2022
  • Some lawmakers have proposed using tariff revenue to send rebate checks of at least $600 per adult and dependent child.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The most straightforward would be amending the Constitution, either by a two-thirds vote in Congress or by two-thirds of U.S. states agreeing to call a constitutional convention to propose the changes — both of which are considered highly unlikely.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

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