What does proposed mean?

[Honda]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #37 "A Public Figure", question 5

The press had been ......... by an unknown source to make as much publicity about him as they could.

(a) prompted
(b) picked
(c) promoted
(d) proposed

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #37 "A Public Figure", answer 5

The press had been prompted by an unknown source to make as much publicity about him as they could.

Correct answer: (a) prompted
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PROPOSED?

Honda

[Yankee]

Hi Honda

I assume your question is 'What does proposed mean?'

A good synonym is 'suggested'.