propose
gb/pɹəpˈoʊz/ us/pɹəpˈoʊz/
A2
Inglês
~ 1600
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B1
action
1
suggest a plan or idea
To say an idea or plan so other people can think about it.
Padrão de uso:
to propose [something] to [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'propose' with 'purpose' due to similar spelling.
Sinónimos
suggest (More casual and general; 'propose' can be more formal or structured.)
Antónimos
reject (Means to refuse to accept a plan or idea.)
Colocações
propose a plan
|propose a solution
|propose changes
|propose legislation
Temas
communication
|business
|daily life
|education
|work
Exemplos
- The committee will propose several changes to the current policy.
- She proposed a new way to increase sales.
- They proposed building a park in the empty lot.
- I propose that we take a short break.
- The senator proposed an amendment to the bill.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I propose a new game for us to play.
- She proposed going to the park.
- He proposed a new idea for the project.
- They proposed changes to the rules.
- We propose starting the meeting earlier.
Verbo
A2
action
2
ask someone to marry you
To ask someone if they want to marry you.
Padrão de uso:
to propose to [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes forget the preposition 'to' in 'propose to someone'.
Sinónimos
pop the question (Informal idiom for asking someone to marry you.)
Antónimos
break up (Ending a romantic relationship, opposite of moving toward marriage.)
Colocações
propose marriage
|propose to her
|propose in public
Temas
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Exemplos
- He proposed to her during their vacation in Paris.
- She was shocked when he proposed at dinner.
- John finally proposed after five years of dating.
- They got engaged after he proposed last month.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He proposed to her last night.
- She cried when he proposed.
- I want to propose to my girlfriend.
- He proposed in front of his family.
Verbo
formal
B2
action
3
formally suggest in official setting
To officially suggest something at a meeting or for an election.
Padrão de uso:
to propose [motion/candidate] for [position/action]
Sinónimos
nominate (Specifically means suggesting someone for a position or honor.)
Antónimos
oppose (To actively disagree with or resist a proposal.)
Colocações
propose a motion
|propose a candidate
|propose a toast
Temas
politics
|business
|law
|communication
Exemplos
- The chairman proposed a motion to adjourn the meeting.
- She proposed Mr. Smith as treasurer of the board.
- I would like to propose a toast to our success.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He proposed a motion in the meeting.
- She proposed her friend for president.
- I will propose a toast at dinner.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
propose
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈoʊz/
US/pɹəpˈoʊz/
Sílabas e acento
pro - pose (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: propose
- 3rd Person Singular: proposes
- Present Participle: proposing
- Past: proposed
Família de palavras
Forms
proposes
verb
proposing
verb
proposed
verb
Core family
proposal
noun B1
Related words
proposer
noun
proposition
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
oppose
verb B1
Advanced or less common
proponent
noun B2
Expressões
pop the question
1/pˈɑp ðə kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
idiom
informal
Propose marriage to someone
To ask someone if they want to marry you.
Exemplos
- He finally popped the question after seven years together.
- He finally popped the question after five years together.
- She knew he was going to pop the question during their holiday.
- She was surprised when he popped the question during dinner.
propose a toast
1/pɹəpˈoʊz ə tˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
formal
formally ask to start a toast
To formally ask everyone to lift their drinks so you can say a few words for someone.
Exemplos
- May I propose a toast to the bride and groom?
- He proposed a toast to the winners of the prize.
- The host proposed a toast to their long friendship.
propose a toast
2/pɹəpˈoʊz ə tˈoʊst/
fixed phrase
offer good wishes before drinking
To say something nice about a person or event before everyone drinks together.
Exemplos
- Before we eat, I'd like to propose a toast to our hosts.
- He stood up and proposed a toast to friendship.