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proposing

Pronunciation: [prəˈpoʊzɪŋ]

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Learn how to use proposing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to suggest or offer something, especially when asking someone to marry you. When someone is proposing, they are asking another person to become their partner for life.

Example

He is proposing to his girlfriend at a beautiful restaurant tonight.

Example

She was not proposing to anyone; she wanted to focus on her career first.

Example

Is he really proposing to her during the trip?

Context: “reach agreement”

(verb) to make a suggestion or plan to do something. This can happen in meetings or discussions where people want to decide on actions.

Example

She is proposing a new project to improve our school.

Example

He is not proposing any ideas for the project, which is why the team feels stuck.

Example

What are you proposing we do next?

How to pronounce proposing

Pronunciation: [prəˈpoʊzɪŋ]

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