Proposes

Proposes is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb propose. It is used when a subject suggests or puts forward an idea, plan, or course of action for consideration. For example: "The committee proposes a new policy." It can also mean that someone intends to do something, as in "The company proposes to launch the product next quarter."

Etymology and related forms: Propose comes from Latin proponere, meaning to put forward or place forward, from pro- (forward) and ponere (to place). In English, propose entered through Old French proposer and Middle English. The noun form is proposal; related terms include proposition (a statement or plan) and proposer (one who proposes). The participle forms are proposing (present participle) and proposed (past and past participle).

Grammar and usage: Proposes follows standard conjugation for English verbs. It is typically followed by a to-infinitive or by a that-clause. Examples: "The board proposes to increase funding" and "The board proposes that funding be increased." In formal or legal contexts, that-clauses may use the subjunctive mood (be, should, etc.), while in contemporary usage the to-infinitive is common.

Contexts: Proposes appears across domains such as governance, business, science, and academia. In parliamentary procedure, a member may propose a motion or plan. In research or policy work, researchers or officials propose hypotheses or solutions.

See also: Proposal, Proposition, Proposer. These terms relate to the act or result of proposing and to the person who proposes.