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UK//wɒt duː jʊ prəˈpəʊz//US//wɑt du jʊ prəˈpoʊz//

Meaning of What do you propose

A question asking for someone's suggestion or plan.

In simple words: What do you suggest?

What do you propose in a sentence

  • During the meeting, she asked, 'What do you propose we do next?'
  • 'What do you propose' as a solution to this issue?
  • He paused before saying, 'What do you propose for our next project?'
  • In response to the problem, they asked, 'What do you propose we change?'
  • During the discussion, he wondered, 'What do you propose we focus on first?'

How to use What do you propose

This phrase is used in discussions when asking for someone's ideas or suggestions. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

question

Memory hint

Think of a proposal as a suggestion, like a proposal for a wedding.

Related words

Collocations with What do you propose

  • What do you propose we do
  • What do you propose for the project
  • What do you propose as a solution

Synonyms for What do you propose

  • What do you suggest?
  • What is your idea?
  • What do you recommend?
  • What should we do?
  • How should we proceed?

Common mistakes with What do you propose

  • Often confused with 'What do you want?' which implies desire rather than suggestion.
  • Some learners forget to use it in question form, stating it as a statement instead.
  • Incorrectly using 'propose' with the wrong subject, e.g., saying 'What you propose?' instead of 'What do you propose?'

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Frequently asked questions about What do you propose

What does What do you propose mean?

What do you suggest?

What is the definition of What do you propose?

A question asking for someone's suggestion or plan.

How do you use What do you propose in a sentence?

During the meeting, she asked, 'What do you propose we do next?'

Can you give another example of What do you propose?

'What do you propose' as a solution to this issue?

What are synonyms for What do you propose?

Common alternatives include What do you suggest?, What is your idea?, What do you recommend?, What should we do?, How should we proceed?.

What words go with What do you propose?

It commonly pairs with What do you propose we do, What do you propose for the project, What do you propose as a solution.

What are common mistakes when using What do you propose?

Often confused with 'What do you want?' which implies desire rather than suggestion. Some learners forget to use it in question form, stating it as a statement instead. Incorrectly using 'propose' with the wrong subject, e.g., saying 'What you propose?' instead of 'What do you propose?'

How do you pronounce What do you propose?

US: //wɑt du jʊ prəˈpoʊz//, UK: //wɒt duː jʊ prəˈpəʊz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you propose?

This phrase is used in discussions when asking for someone's ideas or suggestions. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.