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proposer

|pro-pos-er|

B2

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/prəˈpoʊzər/

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/prəˈpəʊzə/

(propose)

suggest or offer

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
proposeproposesproposedproposedproposingproposalproposedrepeatedly-proposed
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

Noun 1

a person who suggests or puts forward a plan or idea.

The proposer of the new policy presented it at the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45