propose
gb/pɹəpˈoʊz/ us/pɹəpˈoʊz/
A2
Engleză
~ 1600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Verb
B1
action
1
suggest a plan or idea
To say an idea or plan so other people can think about it.
Tipar de utilizare:
to propose [something] to [someone]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'propose' with 'purpose' due to similar spelling.
Sinonime
suggest (More casual and general; 'propose' can be more formal or structured.)
Antonime
reject (Means to refuse to accept a plan or idea.)
Colocații
propose a plan
|propose a solution
|propose changes
|propose legislation
Teme
communication
|business
|daily life
|education
|work
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Verb
A2
action
2
ask someone to marry you
To ask someone if they want to marry you.
Tipar de utilizare:
to propose to [someone]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes forget the preposition 'to' in 'propose to someone'.
Sinonime
pop the question (Informal idiom for asking someone to marry you.)
Antonime
break up (Ending a romantic relationship, opposite of moving toward marriage.)
Colocații
propose marriage
|propose to her
|propose in public
Teme
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Verb
formal
B2
action
3
formally suggest in official setting
To officially suggest something at a meeting or for an election.
Tipar de utilizare:
to propose [motion/candidate] for [position/action]
Sinonime
nominate (Specifically means suggesting someone for a position or honor.)
Antonime
oppose (To actively disagree with or resist a proposal.)
Colocații
propose a motion
|propose a candidate
|propose a toast
Teme
politics
|business
|law
|communication
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He proposed a motion in the meeting.
- She proposed her friend for president.
- I will propose a toast at dinner.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
propose
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈoʊz/
US/pɹəpˈoʊz/
Silabe și accent
pro - pose (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: propose
- 3rd Person Singular: proposes
- Present Participle: proposing
- Past: proposed
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
pop the question
1/pˈɑp ðə kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
idiom
informal
Propose marriage to someone
To ask someone if they want to marry you.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- Before we eat, I'd like to propose a toast to our hosts.
- He stood up and proposed a toast to friendship.