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propose

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/prəˈpoʊz/ · pro-pose

To put forward an idea or plan for consideration or discussion.

Meanings

verbformal

To put forward an idea or plan for consideration or discussion.

کسی خیال یا منصوبے کو غور و خوص کے لیے پیش کرنا۔

پیش کش کرنا

paish kash karna

Formal: پیش کرناColloquial: پیشکش کرنا

Synonyms

suggestofferput forwardسفارش کرناتجویز دیناپیش کرنا

Antonyms

withdrawretractdenyپیچھے ہٹنامنسوخ کرناانکار کرنا

Common Collocations

  • formally propose
  • propose a plan
  • propose a toast

Example Sentences

She decided to propose a new policy at the meeting.

اس نے اجلاس میں ایک نئی پالیسی پیش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne ijaaz mein aik nai policy paish karne ka faisla kiya.

During dinner, he planned to propose to her.

کھانے کے دوران، اس نے اس سے شادی کے لئے پیشکش کرنے کا منصوبہ بنایا۔

Khanay ke doran, us ne us se shadi ke liye paishkash karne ka mansuba banaya.

The professor proposed an interesting idea for the research project.

پروفیسر نے تحقیقاتی منصوبے کے لئے ایک دلچسپ خیال پیش کیا۔

Professor ne tehqiqat maqam ke liye aik dilchasp khayal paish kiya.

Easily Confused With

proximity:Propose means to suggest or put forward for consideration, while proximity refers to closeness in distance or relationship.

Word Family

proposal
nounپیشکش
proposer
nounپیش کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a ring to propose marriage, symbolizing a forward step.

Picture a couple in a romantic setting where one person is on one knee holding a ring.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پیشکش عشق کی وہ ہے جو دل سے کی جائے، نہ خوف ہو دل کی سنجیدگی کا، نہ شکوہ ہو تقدیر کا۔

Paishkash ishq ki woh hai jo dil se ki jaye, Na khauf ho dil ki sanjeedgi ka, na shikwa ho taqdeer ka.

A proposal of love is one made from the heart, with no fear of seriousness or complaint about fate.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پہلا قدم ہمیشہ اہم ہوتا ہے

Pehla qadam hamesha aham hota hai

The first step is always important.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "proponere" — to put forth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'propose' has evolved from the Latin 'proponere', which means to put something forward for consideration.