Propose to Meaning in English
expression
pɹəˈpoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
pruh-POHZ tuh / pruh-POHZ tuh / pruh-POHZ tih
pɹəpˈəʊz/ /tˈuː
pruh-POHZ TOO
Definition
To ask someone to marry you. It means expressing the intention to get married to someone, usually in a special or formal way.
Usage & Nuances
Always refers to asking someone to marry you; not to be confused with 'propose' (suggest an idea). Often used as 'propose to someone'. Common in romantic contexts. 'He proposed to her' is a typical structure.
Spanish: pedir matrimonio a - proponerle matrimonio aPortuguese (BR): pedir em casamento aPortuguese (PT): pedir em casamento aChinese (Simplified): 向...求婚Chinese (Traditional): 向...求婚Hindi: प्रस्ताव करना (शादी के लिए)Arabic: يطلب الزواج منBengali: বিয়ের প্রস্তাব দেওয়া - প্রস্তাব করা (বিয়ে) Russian: сделать предложение (о браке)Japanese: プロポーズするVietnamese: cầu hônKorean: 청혼하다Turkish: evlenme teklifi etmekUrdu: شادی کی پیشکش کرناIndonesian: melamar
Example Sentences
He decided to propose to his girlfriend at dinner.
basic
Are you going to propose to her soon?
basic
He got nervous before he could propose to his partner.
basic
I can't believe he chose the stadium to propose to her!
natural
She said yes when he finally proposed to her after five years.
natural
Not everyone wants to propose to their partner in public.
natural