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单词 propose
释义

propose

UK /prəˈpəʊz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theypropose
he/she/itproposes
present participleproposing
past tenseproposed
past participleproposed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    transitive formalto suggest a plan, idea, or action

    Einstein proposed his theory of general relativity in 1915.

    propose doing something:

    I propose going to an early film and having dinner afterwards.

    propose that:

    She proposed that we see a marriage counsellor.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make a suggestion

    Collocates

    Nouns frequently used with propose
    ▪ change, idea, plan, reform, scheme, solution, theory

  2. 2
    transitive to make a formal suggestion in a meeting for people to think about and vote on
    propose someone for/as something:

    I propose Sue Wilson for treasurer.

    propose that:

    It was proposed that we postpone making a decision until next month.

    propose doing something:

    France has proposed creating a rapid-reaction force to deal with the crisis.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make a suggestion
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive to ask someone to get married to you
    propose to:

    He proposed to her in August.

    propose marriage:

    He proposed marriage, but she refused.

    Synonyms and related words

    Engagements and weddings
  4. 4
    transitive formalif you propose to do something, you intend or plan to do it

    I propose to tell them the absolute truth.

    Synonyms and related words

    To intend to do something

phrases

propose a motion

propose

US /prəˈpoʊz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theypropose
he/she/itproposes
present participleproposing
past tenseproposed
past participleproposed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    transitive formalto suggest a plan, idea, or action

    Einstein proposed his theory of general relativity in 1915.

    propose doing something:

    I propose going to an early movie and having dinner afterward.

    propose that:

    She proposed that we see a marriage counselor.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make a suggestion

    Collocates

    Nouns frequently used with propose
    ▪ change, idea, plan, reform, scheme, solution, theory

  2. 2
    transitive to make a formal suggestion in a meeting for people to think about and vote on
    propose someone for/as something:

    I propose Sue Wilson for treasurer.

    propose that:

    It was proposed that we postpone making a decision until next month.

    propose doing something:

    France has proposed creating a rapid-reaction force to deal with the crisis.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make a suggestion
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive to ask someone to get married to you
    propose to:

    He proposed to her in August.

    propose marriage:

    He proposed marriage, but she refused.

    Synonyms and related words

    Engagements and weddings
  4. 4
    transitive formalif you propose to do something, you intend or plan to do it

    I propose to tell them the absolute truth.

    Synonyms and related words

    To intend to do something

phrases

propose a motion
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