proposed
pruh-POHZD
Proposed (adj) means Suggested or planned, but not yet approved or carried out. Example: “The council will vote on the proposed bridge next month.”
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Suggested or planned, but not yet approved or carried out.
"The council will vote on the proposed bridge next month."
"The proposed changes to the tax system sparked a heated debate."
"We discussed the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year."
"The proposed changes to the tax code sparked heated debate."
"Residents objected to the proposed development near the park."
"She presented her research on the proposed merger between the two companies."
How to use proposed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPut forward as a plan, but still awaiting a decision.
Common pairings
proposed legislation
proposed changes
proposed site
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Rhymes for proposed
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hosed
closed
exposed
opposed
supposed
disposed
enclosed
composed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “proposed” mean?
The word “proposed” means suggested or planned, but not yet approved or carried out. In plain terms, put forward as a plan, but still awaiting a decision.
How do you pronounce “proposed”?
“Proposed” is pronounced pruh-POHZD (/pɹəˈpoʊzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “proposed” in a sentence?
Here is “proposed” used in a sentence: “The proposed changes to the tax code sparked heated debate.”
What part of speech is “proposed”?
“Proposed” is an adjective.
Is “proposed” a common word?
“Proposed” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between 'proposed' and 'approved'?
Proposed means something has been suggested or planned but not yet accepted. Approved means it has been formally agreed and authorized. A proposed plan is still up for discussion and can be changed or rejected; once decision-makers sign off on it, it becomes an approved plan.
What is an example of something proposed?
Examples include a proposed law, known as a bill, awaiting a vote; a proposed merger between two companies before regulators approve it; or a proposed building development still seeking planning permission. In each case the idea has been put forward but not yet finalized or carried out.
What is the opposite of 'proposed'?
The opposite depends on context. Set against something not yet decided, 'proposed' contrasts with approved, adopted, or confirmed — anything already agreed. Set against what already exists, it contrasts with existing or established. In each case, the opposite describes something settled rather than merely suggested.
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