Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: propose
IPA transcription: [pɹəp'oʊz]
Pronunciations of propose
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: propose, suggest, advise
    Meaning: make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
  • Synonyms: project, propose
    Meaning: present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"
  • Synonyms: aim, purpose, purport, propose
    Meaning: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
  • Synonyms: nominate, propose
    Meaning: 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"
  • Synonyms: propose, declare_oneself, offer, pop_the_question
    Meaning: 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"
Usage examples
  • I have the honor to propose
  • I propose a swim and then bed.
  • You propose to steal this woman.
  • I don't propose to help you out."
  • "I was about to propose that to you.
  • I do not propose to take up your time
  • But what do you propose to reveal to me?
  • He resolved to propose as soon as possible.
  • "Do you propose staying in Edinburgh?" I asked.
  • I don't propose to respect your little fancies.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Parity of zero, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Star Trek, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Island fox, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording European Economic Community, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Samantha Smith, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Java (software platform), License CC BY-SA 4.0