ədˈvaɪz ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt ˈpɹəʊdʒɛkt ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt pɹəˈdʒɛkt pɹəˈpəʊz pɹəˈpoʊz pɚˈpɔɹt səˈdʒɛst sə(ɡ)ˈdʒɛst present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc. He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism She proposed a new theory of relativity The candidate projects himself as a moderate and a reformer propose or intend I aim to arrive at noon make a proposal, declare a plan for something the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax ask (someone) to marry you he popped the question on Sunday night she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission