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