propose
/prəˈpəʊz/verb
उच्चारण प्रपोज़
प्रस्ताव रखना, सुझाव देना
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[T] ~ sth (to sb) | ~ doing sth | ~ that…
to suggest a plan or an idea for people to think about and decide on
प्रस्ताव रखना, सुझाव देना
- She proposed a new timetable.
- I propose that we (should) meet on Monday.
- The principal proposed a longer lunch break.
+ 2 more examples
- I propose that we vote on the matter tomorrow.
- The committee proposes introducing a new tax on plastic.
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[I, T] ~ (sth) (to sb)
to ask somebody to marry you
विवाह का प्रस्ताव रखना
- He proposed to her on her birthday.
- Radhika's brother proposed to his girlfriend at the Gateway of India.
- Rohit proposed to Kavya in front of her family.
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- She was surprised when he proposed on the train.
- In the film, the hero proposes to the heroine at the beach.
Synonyms ask for sb's hand pop the question
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[T] ~ to do sth | ~ doing sth formal
to intend to do something
इरादा रखना
- What do you propose to do?
- The company proposes to open three new branches next year.
- How do you propose to pay for the repairs?
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- We propose to start the work in September.
- I do not propose staying here a minute longer.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
propose + noun / -ing
To suggest a plan, use 'propose' with a noun or a gerund.
योजना सुझाने के लिए 'propose' के बाद noun या gerund आता है।
- The committee proposed a new fee structure.
- Radhika proposed starting a reading club.
propose that + (should) + base verb
A that-clause after 'propose' uses the base form of the verb, or 'should' plus the base form.
'Propose' के बाद that-clause में verb का base form या 'should' + base form आता है।
- I propose that the meeting be adjourned.
- He proposed that we should leave early.
propose to + verb (to intend)
In formal English, 'propose to do' means to intend to do something.
औपचारिक अंग्रेज़ी में 'propose to do' का अर्थ कुछ करने का इरादा रखना है।
- I propose to resign at the end of the month.
propose to + person (marriage)
To ask someone to marry you, say 'propose to' the person. No direct object follows 'propose' here.
किसी से विवाह का प्रस्ताव रखने के लिए 'propose to' और उसके बाद व्यक्ति आता है। यहाँ 'propose' के बाद सीधा object नहीं आता।
- He proposed to her on a boat in Udaipur.
+Collocations 4
propose + noun
a plana solutiona toasta motiona changea law
- She proposed a toast to the bride and groom.
adverb + propose
formallypubliclyjointlytentativelyseriously
- The two schools jointly proposed a sports meet.
propose + to
to marryto resignto holdto buildto introduce
- The government proposes to build a new airport.
propose + by
proposed by the chairproposed by a memberproposed in Parliament
- The bill was proposed by the finance minister.
“More examples 5
- Who proposed this idea in the first place?
यह विचार सबसे पहले किसने रखा था?
- The principal proposed a longer lunch break for students.
प्राचार्य ने विद्यार्थियों के लिए भोजनावकाश बढ़ाने का प्रस्ताव रखा।
- I propose that we vote on the matter tomorrow.
मेरा प्रस्ताव है कि हम कल इस विषय पर मतदान करें।
- Radhika proposed to her friend that they study together.
राधिका ने अपनी सहेली को साथ पढ़ने का सुझाव दिया।
- The Union Budget proposes a higher limit for tax-free income.
केंद्रीय बजट में कर-मुक्त आय की सीमा बढ़ाने का प्रस्ताव है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ She proposed us to visit the fort.
✓ She proposed that we visit the fort.
'Propose' is not followed by object + to-infinitive; use a that-clause or a gerund.
'Propose' के बाद object + to-infinitive नहीं आता; that-clause या gerund का प्रयोग करें।
✗ He proposed me last year and I accepted.
✓ He proposed to me last year and I accepted.
To ask someone to marry you, use 'propose to'.
विवाह का प्रस्ताव रखने के लिए 'propose to' का प्रयोग होता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all put forward an idea, with differences in formality and force.
ये क्रियाएँ सभी कोई विचार सामने रखती हैं, औपचारिकता और बल में भिन्न हैं।
To put forward a plan formally for others to decide on.
दूसरों के निर्णय के लिए कोई योजना औपचारिक रूप से रखना।
- He proposed a new rule.
To mention an idea gently, with no formal step.
किसी विचार को बिना औपचारिकता के नरमी से कहना।
- I suggest we leave.
To advise something as good, based on knowledge.
जानकारी के आधार पर किसी चीज़ को अच्छा बताकर सलाह देना।
- She recommended this book.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
pro·pose
?Which word?
Keep apart propose (suggest) and purpose (aim).
Propose (सुझाव देना) और purpose (उद्देश्य) को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Propose that sb (should) do sth (subjunctive: 'I propose that he be appointed'); propose to sb (marriage).
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है: 'propose that sb (should) do sth' (subjunctive: 'I propose that he be appointed'); 'propose to sb' (विवाह)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
'Man proposes, God disposes.'
कहावत 'Man proposes, God disposes'।