English Dictionary

propose

/pɹəˈpəʊz/

verb

(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc. / (intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage. / (transitive) To intend. / (obsolete) To talk; to converse.

I propose that we go on a vacation together.

意味（1）

(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

I propose going to see a film.

意味（2）

(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

意味（3）

(transitive) To intend.

He proposes to set up his own business.

意味（4）

(obsolete) To talk; to converse.

HERO. Good Margaret, run thee to the parlour;

There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice

HERO. Good Margaret, run thee to the parlour; There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice Proposing with the prince and Claudio

意味（5）

(obsolete) To set forth.

[…]so weighty was the cup,

[…]so weighty was the cup, That being propos'd brimful of wine, one scarce could lift it up.