propose
/prəˈpəʊz/ · /prəˈpoʊz/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4122 in the learning path
提议；提出
Definitions
v. Suggest an idea or plan for others to consider.
提议；提出
v. Ask someone to marry you.
求婚
v. Intend or plan to do something.
打算；计划
Example
I proposed sharing a taxi to save us money.
我提议合乘一辆出租车，给大家省点钱。
Researchers propose expanding urban green spaces to improve air quality and encourage residents to exercise more regularly.
研究人员提议扩大城市绿地，以改善空气质量并鼓励居民更经常地锻炼。
Collocations
- propose a solution
- propose doing something
- propose to someone
- propose a motion
Word family
- proposal (n.)
- proposer (n.)
Synonyms
- suggest
- put forward
Usage tip
propose doing是提议；propose to do通常是打算。
FAQ
- What does propose mean?
- Suggest an idea or plan for others to consider. Ask someone to marry you. Intend or plan to do something.
- How is propose pronounced?
- UK /prəˈpəʊz/, US /prəˈpoʊz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
