propose



Man proposes, God disposes.

Prov. People may make plans, but they cannot control the outcome of their plans. Jill: Are you really going to be able to finish writing your novel by the end of the year? Bob: Man proposes, God disposes.
See also: dispose, god, man

propose a toast

to make a toast before a celebratory drink. I'd like to propose a toast in honor of your birthday. At the wedding reception, the bride's father proposed a toast to the new couple.
See also: propose, toast

propose something to someone

to suggest something to someone. I have an idea I would like to propose to you. Sam wanted to propose a new plan to Sarah.
See also: propose

propose to someone

to suggest marriage to someone, usually a male to a female. Guess who proposed to me last night? Do you think that Sam will propose to Mary?
See also: propose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CherylSHER-əl, CHER-əlEnglish
Emmi-Finnish
Timotheos-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Zaxaria-Old Church Slavic
Vilim-Croatian
Varinia-Ancient Roman, Spanish