pro·pose (pr -p z )v. pro·posed, pro·pos·ing, pro·pos·es v.tr. 1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law. 2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate. 3. To offer (a toast to be drunk). 4. To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm. v.intr. To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage. [Middle English proposen, from Old French proposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin pr pnere : pr-, forth; see pro-1 + pnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]pro·pos er n.Synonyms: propose, pose1, propound, submit These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan. |
propose [prəˈpəʊz]
vb
1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to put forward (a plan, motion, etc.) for consideration or action
2. (tr) to nominate, as for a position
3. (tr) to plan or intend (to do something) I propose to leave town now
4. (tr) to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc.)
5. (intr; often foll by to) to make an offer of marriage (to someone)
[from Old French proposer, from Latin prōpōnere to display, from pro-1 + pōnere to place]
proposable adj
proposer n
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| Verb | 1. | propose - make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax" advocate, recommend, urge - push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day" proposition - suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party" feed back - respond to a query or outcome make a motion, move - propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting declare - state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with" |
| 2. | propose - present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity" plan - make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family" offer - put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion" introduce - put before (a body); "introduce legislation" | |
| 3. | propose - propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" | |
| 4. | propose - put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission" | |
| 5. | propose - ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman" request - ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript" |
propose
verb
1. put forward, present, suggest, advance, come up with, submit, tender, proffer, propound We are about to propose some changes to the system.
2. intend, mean, plan, aim, design, scheme, purpose, have in mind, have every intention I propose to spend my entire life travelling.
3. nominate, name, present, introduce, invite, recommend, put up He was proposed for renomination as party chairman.
4. offer marriage, pop the question (informal), ask for someone's hand (in marriage), pay suit Merton proposed to her on bended knee.
Translations
propose [prəˈpəʊz]
A. VT
1. (= suggest)
1.1. (gen) → proponer
the idea was first proposed in 1789 → la idea se propuso por primera vez en 1789
what do you propose? → ¿qué propones?
to propose sth to sb → proponer algo a algn
to propose doing sth I propose writing her a letter (= I suggest I write) → me propongo escribirle una carta; (= I suggest that someone writes) → yo propongo que se le escriba una carta
to propose that → proponer que + subjun
I propose that we go and see her → propongo que vayamos a verla
the idea was first proposed in 1789 → la idea se propuso por primera vez en 1789
what do you propose? → ¿qué propones?
to propose sth to sb → proponer algo a algn
to propose doing sth I propose writing her a letter (= I suggest I write) → me propongo escribirle una carta; (= I suggest that someone writes) → yo propongo que se le escriba una carta
to propose that → proponer que + subjun
I propose that we go and see her → propongo que vayamos a verla
1.3.
to propose marriage to sb → proponer a algn en matrimonio, hacer una proposición or propuesta de matrimonio a algn
to propose marriage to sb → proponer a algn en matrimonio, hacer una proposición or propuesta de matrimonio a algn
1.4.
to propose sb's health → beber a la salud de algn, brindar por algn
to propose a toast (to sb) → proponer un brindis(por algn)
to propose sb's health → beber a la salud de algn, brindar por algn
to propose a toast (to sb) → proponer un brindis(por algn)
2. (= nominate)
he proposed Smith as or for chairman → propuso a Smith como presidente
to propose sb for membership of a club → proponer a algn como socio de un club
he proposed Smith as or for chairman → propuso a Smith como presidente
to propose sb for membership of a club → proponer a algn como socio de un club
B. VI
1. (= offer marriage) to propose to sb → proponer a algn en matrimonio, hacer una proposición de matrimonio a algn
have you proposed yet? → ¿le has propuesto en matrimonio ya?, ¿le has hecho una proposición de matrimonio ya?
have you proposed yet? → ¿le has propuesto en matrimonio ya?, ¿le has hecho una proposición de matrimonio ya?
propose [prəˈpəʊz]
vt
(= suggest) → proposer
I propose a new plan → Je propose un nouveau plan.
Here's what I propose → Voici ce que je propose.
to propose (that) (= suggest) → proposer que + subj
I propose we meet at 4 p.m → Je propose que nous nous rencontrions à 4 heures.
I propose a new plan → Je propose un nouveau plan.
Here's what I propose → Voici ce que je propose.
to propose (that) (= suggest) → proposer que + subj
I propose we meet at 4 p.m → Je propose que nous nous rencontrions à 4 heures.
(= intend) to propose to do sth → avoir l'intention de faire qch
What do you propose to do? → Qu'est-ce que tu as l'intention de faire?
to propose doing sth → envisager de faire qch
What do you propose to do? → Qu'est-ce que tu as l'intention de faire?
to propose doing sth → envisager de faire qch
to propose a toast → proposer un toast
to propose a toast to sb → proposer un toast en l'honneur de qn
to propose a toast to sb → proposer un toast en l'honneur de qn
vi → faire sa demande en mariage
to propose to sb → demander qn en mariage
He proposed to her at the restaurant → Il l'a demandée en mariage au restaurant.
to propose to sb → demander qn en mariage
He proposed to her at the restaurant → Il l'a demandée en mariage au restaurant.
propose
vt
(= suggest) → vorschlagen; motion → stellen, einbringen; to propose marriage to somebody → jdm einen (Heirats)antrag machen; I propose leaving now or that we leave now → ich schlage vor, wir gehen jetzt or dass wir jetzt gehen; to propose somebody’s health → einen Toast auf jdn ausbringen ? toast2
(= have in mind) → beabsichtigen, vorhaben; I don’t propose having any more to do with it/him → ich will nichts mehr damit/mit ihm zu tun haben; but I don’t propose to → ich habe aber nicht die Absicht; how do you propose to pay for it? → wie wollen Sie das bezahlen?; and just how do you propose we pay for all that? → können Sie uns denn auch verraten, wie wir das alles bezahlen sollen?
propose [prəˈpəʊz]
propose [prəˈpəʊz]
1. vt
a. → proporre
to propose doing sth → proporre di fare qc
to propose that sth should be done → proporre che sia fatto qc
I propose that we go by bus → propongo di andare con l'autobus
to propose marriage to sb → fare una proposta di matrimonio a qn
to propose sb for a job/as treasurer → proporre qn per un posto/come tesoriere
to propose a toast to sb → proporre un brindisi a qn
to propose doing sth → proporre di fare qc
to propose that sth should be done → proporre che sia fatto qc
I propose that we go by bus → propongo di andare con l'autobus
to propose marriage to sb → fare una proposta di matrimonio a qn
to propose sb for a job/as treasurer → proporre qn per un posto/come tesoriere
to propose a toast to sb → proporre un brindisi a qn
2. vi (offer marriage) → fare una proposta di matrimonio
propose [prəˈpəʊz]
1. vt
a. → proporre
to propose doing sth → proporre di fare qc
to propose that sth should be done → proporre che sia fatto qc
I propose that we go by bus → propongo di andare con l'autobus
to propose marriage to sb → fare una proposta di matrimonio a qn
to propose sb for a job/as treasurer → proporre qn per un posto/come tesoriere
to propose a toast to sb → proporre un brindisi a qn
to propose doing sth → proporre di fare qc
to propose that sth should be done → proporre che sia fatto qc
I propose that we go by bus → propongo di andare con l'autobus
to propose marriage to sb → fare una proposta di matrimonio a qn
to propose sb for a job/as treasurer → proporre qn per un posto/come tesoriere
to propose a toast to sb → proporre un brindisi a qn
2. vi (offer marriage) → fare una proposta di matrimonio
v propose [prəˈpəuz]
1 to offer for consideration; to suggest I proposed my friend for the job; Who proposed this scheme? voorstel يَقْتَرِح предлагам navrhnout foreslå vorschlagen προτείνω, εισηγούμαι proponer välja pakkuma پیشنهاد کردن ehdottaa proposer לְהַצִיע प्रस्ताव रखना या करना ajánl, javasol mengusulkan stinga upp á, leggja til proporre 提案する 제의하다 (pa)siūlyti likt priekšā; ierosināt menawarkan voorstellen foreslå wysunąć propor a propune предлагать navrhnúť predlagati predložiti föreslå เสนอ önermek, teklif etmek 提議 пропонувати; вносити пропозицію پيش کش کرنا، مشورہ دينا đề nghị 提议
2 to intend He proposes to build a new house. beplan يَنْوي، يَعْتَزِم възнамерявам hodlat have i sinde; påtænke beabsichtigen προτίθεμαι, σκοπεύω proponerse kavatsema قصد داشتن aikoa (se) proposer de לְהַצִיע दरादा करना, विचार करना, ठान लेना szándékozik vmit tenni bermaksud ætla sér proporre 意図する 의도하다 ketinti grasīties; plānot mencadangkan van plan zijn ha planer om, akte zamierzać tencionar a intenţiona предполагать mať v úmysle nameravati nameravati ämna, tänka ตั้งใจ niyet etmek, niyetinde olmak 計劃 запропонувати ارادہ کرنا đề ra mục đích 计划
3 to make an offer of marriage He proposed (to me) last night and I accepted him. vra om te trou يَعْرِض الزَّواج، يَطْلُب الزَّواج من правя предложение за женитба nabídnout sňatek fri einen Heiratsantrag machen κάνω πρόταση γάμου declararse, proponer matrimonio, pedir la mano abieluettepanekut tegema خواستگاری کردن kosia demander qqn en mariage לְהַצִיע נִישוּאִין मत जानने के लिए प्रस्तुत házassági ajánlatot tesz melamar bera fram bónorð (fare una proposta di matrimonio) 結婚を申し込む 포로포즈를 하다 pasipiršti bildināt melamar ten huwelijk vragen fri oświadczyć się propor casamento a cere în căsătorie делать предложение ponúknuť sobáš zasnubiti ponuditi brak fria ขอแต่งงาน evlenme teklif etmek 求婚 освідчитися نکاح کي پيش کش کرنا cầu hôn 求婚
n proˈposal
1 something proposed or suggested; a plan proposals for peace. voorstel إقْتِراح، عَرْض предложение návrh forslag das Angebot πρόταση, σχέδιο propuesta ettepanek طرح ehdotus proposition הַצָעָה प्रस्ताव javaslat usul tillögur proposta 提案 제안 pasiūlymas, siūlomas planas priekšlikums; ierosinājums; piedāvājums cadangan voorstel forslag propozycja proposta propunere предложение; план návrh načrt predlog förslag ข้อเสนอ öneri, teklif 建議，提議 пропозиція; план تجويز، پيش کش sự đề xuất 建议，提议
2 an offer of marriage She received three proposals. aanbiedings, trouaanbiedings عَرض بالزَّواج сватбено предложение nabídka k sňatku ægteskabstilbud der Heiratsantrag πρόταση γάμου proposición, propuesta abieluettepanek خواستگاری kosinta demande en mariage הַצָעַת נִישוּאִין विवाह प्रस्ताव házassági ajánlat lamaran bónorð (proposta di matrimonio) プロポーズ 프러포즈 pasipiršimas bildinājums lamaran huwelijksaanzoek ekteskapstilbud oświadczyny proposta cerere în căsătorie предложение ponuka na sobáš snubitev prosidba frieri การขอแต่งงาน evlenme teklifi 求婚 освідчення نکاح کي پيش کش lời cầu hôn 求婚
3 the act of proposing. vra om te trou عَرْض، إقْتِراح предлагане nabídka frieri der Vorschlag εισήγηση, πρόταση proposición, propuesta ettepanek پیشنهاد ehdottaminen proposition הָצַעַה प्रस्ताव रखना indítványozás pengusulan bónorð proposta 提案すること 프러포즈 함 siūlymas ierosināšana peminangan het voorstellen, het doen van een huwelijksaanzoek forslag; frieri wysunięcie, proponowanie proposta propunere внесение предложения ponuka ponudba prošenje förslag การเสนอแผนงาน evlenme teklif etme (建議的)提出 пропонування پيش کش کا عمل đề xuất （建议的）提出
propose → يُقَدِم إقتراحا navrhnout foreslå vorschlagen προτείνω proponer ehdottaa proposer predložiti proporre 提案する 제안하다 voorstellen foreslå zaproponować propor предлагать föreslå เสนอ önermek đề xuất 提议
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