propose
word
/pɹəˈpoʊz/
pruh-POHZ
/pɹəpˈəʊz/
pruh-POHZ
Definition
To suggest a plan, idea, or action for others to consider. It can also mean to ask someone to marry you.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'propose a plan', 'propose a solution', and 'propose that + clause'. It is more formal than 'suggest'. For marriage, we usually say 'propose to someone', not 'propose someone'.
Spanish: proponer - pedir matrimonioPortuguese (BR): propor - pedir em casamentoPortuguese (PT): propor - pedir em casamentoChinese (Simplified): 提议 - 求婚Chinese (Traditional): 提議 - 求婚Hindi: प्रस्ताव रखना - शादी के लिए पूछनाArabic: يقترح - يطلب الزواجBengali: প্রস্তাব করা - বিয়ের প্রস্তাব দেওয়াRussian: предлагать - делать предложение (руки и сердца)Japanese: 提案する - プロポーズする (結婚)Vietnamese: đề xuất - cầu hônKorean: 제안하다 - 청혼하다Turkish: önermek - evlenme teklif etmekUrdu: تجویز کرنا - شادی کی پیشکش کرناIndonesian: mengusulkan - melamar (pernikahan)
Example Sentences
They propose a new rule for the class.
basic
I want to propose a different idea.
basic
He plans to propose to her next month.
basic
I'd like to propose a small change before we decide.
natural
She proposed that we meet earlier to avoid traffic.
natural
Everyone knew he was going to propose, but she still looked surprised.
natural