Propose vs. Oppose — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Propose and Oppose
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Propose
Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others
I proposed that the government should retain a 51 per cent stake in the company
He proposed a new nine-point peace plan
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Oppose
Disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
A majority of the electorate opposed EC membership
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Propose
Make an offer of marriage to someone
I have already proposed to Sarah
One girl proposed marriage to him on the spot
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Oppose
To be or act in contention or conflict with
Opposed their crosstown rivals in the season finale.
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Propose
To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest
Propose a change in the law.
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Oppose
To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent
Opposes the building of a new police station.
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Propose
To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
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Oppose
To set as an opposite in position
Opposed the painting with a mirror across the room.
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Propose
To offer (a toast to be drunk).
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Oppose
To present in counterbalance or contrast
Ideas that were opposed to each other in her first book.
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Propose
To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend
Proposed to buy and run a farm.
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Oppose
To be or act in opposition.
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Propose
To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage.
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Oppose
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
To oppose the king in battle
To oppose a bill in Congress
There is still time to oppose this plan.
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Propose
(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
I propose going to see a film.
To propose an alliance
To propose a question for discussion
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Oppose
To object to.
Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
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Propose
To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
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Oppose
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
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Propose
(transitive) To intend.
He proposes to set up his own business.
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Oppose
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
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Propose
(obsolete) To talk; to converse.
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Oppose
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
Her grace sat down . . . In a rich chair of state; opposing freelyThe beauty of her person to the people.
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Propose
(obsolete) To set forth.
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Oppose
To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
I may . . . oppose my single opinion to his.
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Propose
(obsolete) An objective or aim.
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Oppose
To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.
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Propose
To set forth.
That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up.
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Oppose
To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.
I am . . . too weakTo oppose your cunning.
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Propose
To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.
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Oppose
To be set opposite.
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Propose
To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England.
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Oppose
To act adversely or in opposition; - with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
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Propose
To speak; to converse.
There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice,Proposing with the prince and Claudio.
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Oppose
To make objection or opposition in controversy.
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Propose
To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.
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Oppose
Be against; express opposition to;
We oppose the ban on abortion
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Propose
To offer one's self in marriage.
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Oppose
Fight against or resist strongly;
The senator said he would oppose the bill
Don't fight it!
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Propose
Talk; discourse.
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Oppose
Oppose with equal weight or force
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Propose
Make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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Oppose
Set into opposition or rivalry;
Let them match their best athletes against ours
Pit a chess player against the Russian champion
He plays his two children off against each other
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Propose
Present for consideration
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Oppose
Act against or in opposition to;
She reacts negatively to everything I say
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Propose
Propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noon
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Oppose
Be resistant to;
The board opposed his motion
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Propose
Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office;
The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
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Propose
Ask (someone) to marry you;
He popped the question on Sunday night
She proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
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