Uso de "propose"
La construcción verbal "propose" + "gerund" tiene el significado de sugerir. En esta fórmula, "propose" significa lo mismo que cuando va seguido de una proposición introducida por "that".
Ejemplos
- 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.
La construcción verbal "propose" + infinitivo tiene el significado de tener intención de u ofrecer(se).
Ejemplos
- 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.