proporre

Proporre is an Italian transitive verb meaning to propose, to put forward, or to suggest something for consideration. It can introduce a proposal, a plan, a solution, or a course of action. It is commonly followed by a direct object (proporre una soluzione) or by a clause introduced by che (Propongo che tu venga), or by an infinitive clause to express intention (Propongo di partire domani).

Etymology and related forms: The verb comes from Latin proponere, formed from pro- “forward” and ponere “to place.” The related noun proporsi? No; more relevant is la proposta (a proposal), il proponente (the proposer), and la proposizione (proposition).

Conjugation and usage: Proporre belongs to the -ere class of Italian verbs. In the present indicative the forms are propongo, proponi, propone, proponiamo, proponete, propongono. The past participle is proposto, used with avere to form compound tenses (ho proposto, hai proposto, ha proposto, abbiamo proposto, avete proposto, hanno proposto). The gerund is proponendo, and the infinitive is proporre. The future semplice takes the forms proporrò, proporrai, proporrà, proporremo, proporrete, proporranno. In everyday and formal language, the verb covers offering ideas, plans, or actions in settings ranging from meetings to editorial rooms.

Usage notes: Proporre is commonly employed in business, politics, and academia, as well as in ordinary speech. It is typical to say “Propongo una soluzione” or “Propongo di partire domani.” The noun la proposta denotes the product of the action, while proponente refers to the proposer and proposizione to a proposition or statement. The term has broad applicability in discussions of strategies, policies, and collaborative decisions.