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propose
Verb
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When you propose something, you say that it should be done or chosen, usually in a formal situation.
She proposed that we should see a film.
We have proposed that a new group be set up to answer this question.
"I'm going to propose real cuts in taxes," said the President.
Clinton now proposes doing almost exactly the opposite.
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When you propose a new theory or idea, you say that you believe it to be better than old ideas.
I would like to propose that the problems we have had are actually not because of money.
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When you propose to do something, you plan or intend to do it.
What does he propose to do in the future?
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If you propose to somebody, you ask them to marry you.
He proposed to his girlfriend outside her house.
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If you propose a toast, you celebrate somebody by raising a glass and drinking.
I'd like to propose a toast to our new manager.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
question
Noun
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Something someone says to have someone else say an answer.
The question is: "How much money do we have?"
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A trouble or thing to talk about.
It was a question of right and wrong.
question
Verb
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To say questions to someone; to ask someone questions.
She questioned him fully.
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To have an idea that something may be true or may not be true.
They questioned whether he was right .