A "propose" használata
A propose + gerundium azt jelenti, hogy suggest. Ebben a formában ugyanaz a jelentése, mintha egy "that" mellékmondat követné.
Példák
- John proposed going to the debate.
- I proposed having lunch together.
- Who proposed eating at this restaurant?
- I propose that we buy a smaller car.
- I propose buying a smaller car.
A propose + főnévi igenév azt jelenti, hogy intend vagy offer.
Példák
- The Government proposes to bring in new laws.
- I propose to finish this meeting tomorrow.
- He proposed to go so I didn't have to.
- Janet has proposed to take notes and circulate them afterwards.