Pronunciation: /prəˈpoʊzd/
noun a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration
A1 The proposed solution was simple and easy to implement.
A2 I read about the proposed changes in the company newsletter.
B1 The proposed budget for next year is under review by the finance committee.
B2 The proposed merger between the two companies was met with mixed reactions.
C1 The proposed legislation aims to address issues of inequality and discrimination.
C2 The proposed amendments to the constitution have sparked heated debates among lawmakers.
verb to put forward for consideration or approval
A1 He proposed to his girlfriend on their anniversary.
A2 She proposed a new idea for the project during the meeting.
B1 The committee proposed a new policy to address the issue.
B2 The government proposed a new law to improve public safety.
C1 The CEO proposed a merger with a rival company to increase market share.
C2 The scientist proposed a groundbreaking theory that could change the field of physics.
adjective intended or suggested for consideration
A1 The proposed solution was simple and easy to implement.
A2 She rejected the proposed changes to the project plan.
B1 The proposed budget for the new initiative was approved by the board.
B2 The proposed merger between the two companies is still under negotiation.
C1 The proposed legislation aims to address issues of environmental protection.
C2 The proposed amendments to the constitution sparked a heated debate in parliament.
formal The proposed changes to the company's policy were met with mixed reactions from the employees.
informal Did you hear about the proposed new rule at work? It's causing quite a stir.
slang I can't believe the proposed idea got shot down in the meeting.
figurative The proposed solution to the problem turned out to be a dead end.
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