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/prəˈpəʊz/ 
| present tense | |
| I/you/we/they | propose |
| he/she/it | proposes |
| present participle | proposing |
| past tense | proposed |
| past participle | proposed |
Einstein proposed his theory of general relativity in 1915.
I propose going to an early film and having dinner afterwards.
She proposed that we see a marriage counsellor.
Collocations: propose I propose Sue Wilson for treasurer.
It was proposed that we postpone making a decision until next month.
France has proposed creating a rapid-reaction force to deal with the crisis.
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