Uso del verbo "propose"
Propose + gerundio ha lo stesso significato di suggest. In questa costruzione, ha lo stesso significato della struttura con that + frase semplice.
Esempi
- 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.
Propose + infinito significa intend o offer.
Esempi
- 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.