# propose vs proposed

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### propose
*verb · IPA /pɹəˈpəʊz/ · frequency rank #7,269*
To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

### proposed
*verb · IPA /pɹəˈpoʊzd/ · frequency rank #2,010*
simple past and past participle of propose

## Source
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