1. a person who suggests or puts forward an idea, plan, or course of action
2. a person who formally presents a motion or resolution for consideration
Usage: formal; parliamentary procedure
3. a person who asks someone to marry them

Examples

• The proposer of the new policy explained its benefits to the committee.
• As the proposer of the motion, she had the right to speak first.
• The bill’s proposer worked hard to gain support from other legislators.
• He was nervous about being the proposer at the town hall meeting.
• The proposer knelt down with a ring in hand.
• She said yes to her proposer after a romantic dinner.
• The original proposer of the idea deserves credit for its success.