propose
gb/pɹəpˈoʊz/ us/pɹəpˈoʊz/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 1600
అర్థాలు
0 అర్థాలు
క్రియ
B1
action
1
suggest a plan or idea
To say an idea or plan so other people can think about it.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to propose [something] to [someone]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'propose' with 'purpose' due to similar spelling.
పర్యాయపదాలు
suggest (More casual and general; 'propose' can be more formal or structured.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
reject (Means to refuse to accept a plan or idea.)
పదకలయికలు
propose a plan
|propose a solution
|propose changes
|propose legislation
విషయాలు
communication
|business
|daily life
|education
|work
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
క్రియ
A2
action
2
ask someone to marry you
To ask someone if they want to marry you.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to propose to [someone]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes forget the preposition 'to' in 'propose to someone'.
పర్యాయపదాలు
pop the question (Informal idiom for asking someone to marry you.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
break up (Ending a romantic relationship, opposite of moving toward marriage.)
పదకలయికలు
propose marriage
|propose to her
|propose in public
విషయాలు
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
క్రియ
formal
B2
action
3
formally suggest in official setting
To officially suggest something at a meeting or for an election.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to propose [motion/candidate] for [position/action]
పర్యాయపదాలు
nominate (Specifically means suggesting someone for a position or honor.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
oppose (To actively disagree with or resist a proposal.)
పదకలయికలు
propose a motion
|propose a candidate
|propose a toast
విషయాలు
politics
|business
|law
|communication
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- He proposed a motion in the meeting.
- She proposed her friend for president.
- I will propose a toast at dinner.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
propose
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈoʊz/
US/pɹəpˈoʊz/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
pro - pose (2 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pose)
పద రూపాలు
Verb
- Base: propose
- 3rd Person Singular: proposes
- Present Participle: proposing
- Past: proposed
సంబంధిత పదాలు
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
పదప్రయోగాలు
pop the question
1/pˈɑp ðə kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
idiom
informal
Propose marriage to someone
To ask someone if they want to marry you.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- Before we eat, I'd like to propose a toast to our hosts.
- He stood up and proposed a toast to friendship.