propose
To suggest or put forward for consideration
Examples
In a meeting
“I'd like to propose a new approach to customer onboarding.”
Over coffee
“Why don't we propose meeting at 7 instead of 6?”
Why this word
suggest
Suggest is casual offering of ideas, while propose indicates formal presentation of a plan for consideration
recommend
Recommend implies advising what should be done, while propose means putting forward a specific plan or idea
offer
Offer is general presentation, while propose specifically presents an idea or plan for acceptance or adoption
Usage tip
Use for formal suggestions or ideas that require buy-in or approval from others
Etymology
Latin 'proponere' from 'pro-' (forward) + 'ponere' (to place)
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Think about a decision or opinion again with the possibility of changing it
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