- propose something to someone
- propose something to someoneto suggest something to someone. •
I have an idea I would like to propose to you.
•Sam wanted to propose a new plan to Sarah.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
I have an idea I would like to propose to you.
•Sam wanted to propose a new plan to Sarah.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
propose — pro|pose W2S3 [prəˈpəuz US ˈpouz] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(suggest)¦ 2¦(meeting)¦ 3¦(theory)¦ 4¦(intend)¦ 5¦(marriage)¦ 6 propose a toast (to somebody) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: proposer, from Latin proponere; PROPOUND … Dictionary of contemporary English
propose — [[t]prəpo͟ʊz[/t]] ♦♦ proposes, proposing, proposed 1) VERB If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon. [V n/ ing] Britain is about to propose changes to European Community… … English dictionary
propose — pro‧pose [prəˈpəʊz ǁ ˈpoʊz] verb [transitive] 1. to suggest something such as a plan or course of action: • Lyle proposed large cuts in the training budget. propose that • Hansen has proposed that I become his business partner. proposed adjective … Financial and business terms
propose — 1 purpose, *intend, mean, design Analogous words: *aim, aspire: plan, plot, scheme, project (see under PLAN n) 2 Propose, propound, pose can all mean to set before the mind for consideration. Propose (see also INTEND) fundamentally implies an… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
propose — verb 1 PLAN (T) formal to suggest something as a plan or course of action: Lyle proposed large cuts in the training budget. | propose that: Hansen has proposed that I become his business partner. | the proposed budget cuts 2 AT A MEETING (T) to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
propose */*/ — UK [prəˈpəʊz] / US [prəˈpoʊz] verb Word forms propose : present tense I/you/we/they propose he/she/it proposes present participle proposing past tense proposed past participle proposed 1) [transitive] formal to suggest a plan, idea, or action… … English dictionary
propose — pro|pose [ prə pouz ] verb ** 1. ) transitive FORMAL to suggest a plan, idea, or action: Einstein proposed his theory of general relativity in 1915. I propose going to an early movie and having dinner afterward. propose that: She proposed that we … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
propose — [prəˈpəʊz] verb 1) [T] formal to suggest something She is proposing that we sell the house.[/ex] 2) [T] to make a formal suggestion, especially in a meeting I propose Sue Wilson for chairman.[/ex] It was proposed that we postpone the next meeting … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Something Blue (How I Met Your Mother) — Infobox Television episode Title = Something Blue Series = How I Met Your Mother Caption = Marshall, Lily, Ted, Robin and Barney sitting at their table. Season = 2 Episode = 22 Airdate = May 14, 2007 Production = 2ALH22 Writer = Craig Thomas… … Wikipedia
propose a toast — verb An introductory phrase, preceding a brief accolade to someone or something, after which all present ceremonially sip their champagne (or dump their beverage on the floor to express disagreement.) … Wiktionary
propose a toast — suggest that all present take a drink in honor of someone or something … English contemporary dictionary