proposer
|pro-pos-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/prəˈpoʊzər/
🇬🇧
/prəˈpəʊzə/
(propose)
suggest or offer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proposer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'proposer', where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'poser' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'proposer' changed from the Old French word 'proposer' and eventually became the modern English word 'proposer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place forward', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who suggests or puts forward a plan or idea'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
