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The past tense form of 'proposed' is proposed. Example: He proposed a new strategy to improve sales. (He proposed a new strategy to improve sales.)
Definition of “propose”
- to suggest or put forward a plan, idea, or solution
- to offer or present for consideration or acceptance
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | proposed |
| Past Continuous | proposing |
| Past Perfect | proposed |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
He proposed a new idea during the meeting.
Example
She proposed a plan for the event.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, they were proposing a new policy.
Example
I wasn't proposing any changes to the project.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time the decision was made, he had proposed several alternatives.
Example
She had proposed a solution before the problem escalated.
Is proposed an irregular verb in the past?
No, "proposed" is not an irregular past tense verb.
