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propose

propose

Meaning of propose

to suggest an idea or plan

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British English/prəˈpəʊz/
American English/prəˈpoʊz/
Russian transcription[prʲɪdɫɐˈɡatʲ]
propose
propose - предлагать
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propose usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я предлагаю встретиться в пятницу.

I propose that we meet on Friday.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предложила простой способ сэкономить деньги.

She proposed a simple way to save money.

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propose belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

proposeпредлагать
cookготовить
changeменять
tieзавязывать
followследовать
removeубирать
feelощущаться

propose synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between propose / suggest / offer / put forward / recommend / propose a plan

🇬🇧English
propose

the base word: to suggest an idea or plan

B1Very Often

She proposed a new way to reduce costs.

Она предложила новый способ сократить расходы.

🇬🇧English

very close to propose; often sounds a little softer and more indirect

B1Very Often

I suggest we leave early.

Я предлагаю нам уйти пораньше.

🇬🇧English

usually means to present something for someone to take, accept, or use; less about ideas

B1Very Often

They offered me a seat.

Они предложили мне место.

P
🇬🇧English
put forward

to present an idea, plan, or argument for others to consider

B1Often

He put forward a practical solution.

Он выдвинул практическое решение.

🇬🇧English

to say that someone or something is good and should be chosen; more about advice than suggesting a plan

B1Very Often

I recommend this book.

Я рекомендую эту книгу.

P
🇬🇧English
propose a plan

a fixed phrase meaning to suggest a specific plan; more specific than propose alone

B1Rarely

She proposed a plan to improve customer service.

Она предложила план по улучшению обслуживания клиентов.

🇬🇧English

to give something officially for consideration or approval; often used for documents or proposals

B1Often

Please submit your proposal by Friday.

Пожалуйста, подайте своё предложение до пятницы.

N
🇬🇧English
nominate

to officially suggest someone for a job, award, or position; used for people, not ideas

B1Often

They nominated her for the award.

Они выдвинули её на премию.

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How to pronounce propose and what this word means

propose translation: предлагать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce propose

/prəˈpəʊz/

propose translation

предлагать

propose examples

I propose that we meet on Friday.

propose transcription

/prəˈpəʊz/, /prəˈpoʊz/

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propose meaning: what does it mean?

to suggest an idea or plan

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I propose that we meet on Friday. Translation: Я предлагаю встретиться в пятницу.

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