mid-14c., from Old French proposer "propose, advance, suggest" (12c.), from pro- "forth" (see pro-) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Related: Proposed; proposing. See also propone, which coexisted with this word for a time.
例文
1. And where do you propose building such a huge thing?
では、どこにこのような巨大なものを建てるつもりですか。
2.Lavalais raised his glass to propose a toast to the newlyweds.
ラヴァレーはグラスを持ち上げ、新婚夫婦に乾杯を提案した。
3.I asked Robin Balfour and Derek Haig to propose and second me.
ロビン?ボルバーとデレク?ヘイグに指名してもらい、支持してもらった。/
4.Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions.
イギリスはいくつかの機構の改革を提案する。/
5.I would like to propose a vote of thanks to our host.