Lists
Learning language
Translation language
verb · B1 · often · UK/US

propose

propose

Meaning of propose

English

ask to marry

Русский

официально просить руки и сердца для брака

to propose

Pronunciation

British English
/prəˈpəʊz/
American English
/prəˈpoʊz/

propose with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом propose

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

7 сочетаний

Предложение руки и сердца

Asking to marry
propose to someone
сделать предложение кому-то

He wants to propose to his girlfriend tonight.

Он хочет сделать предложение своей девушке сегодня вечером.

propose on one knee
сделать предложение, встав на одно колено

I watched him propose on one knee.

Я смотрела, как он сделал предложение, встав на одно колено.

  • propose marriageпредложить пожениться
  • plan to proposeсобираться сделать предложение

Предложить на обсуждение

Putting forward
propose a toast
произнести тост

I'd like to propose a toast to our hosts.

Я хочу произнести тост за наших хозяев.

propose a plan
предложить план

We should propose a plan before the meeting ends.

Нам стоит предложить план до конца собрания.

  • propose a solutionпредложить решение

propose usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

He wants to propose to her.

Он хочет сделать ей предложение.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

He plans to propose tomorrow.

Он собирается сделать предложение завтра.

propose synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between propose, to ask for someone's hand, and to get engaged

Advanced: broader words

T
🇬🇧English
to ask for someone's hand

old-fashioned, formal

B2very rare word

ENHe went to ask for her father's blessing and to ask for her hand in marriage.

T
🇬🇧English
to get engaged

the result, not the act of asking

B1often

ENAfter he asked, they got engaged that summer.

Learn by topic

Related words and lists for propose

Questions about this word

What does propose mean?

ask to marry

How do you pronounce propose?

propose is pronounced [prəˈpəʊz].

How is propose used in a sentence?

Он хочет сделать ей предложение. Translation: He wants to propose to her.

Is propose part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, propose (to propose) can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is propose part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, propose (to propose) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn propose in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.

Your cookie choice

We use necessary cookies to operate the site. Analytics and marketing technologies are enabled only with your permission. Cookies Policy