2020-12-08
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด P – Proposition & proposal
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง Proposition = ‘prop-uh-ZISH-uhn’
ออกเสียง Proposal = ’pruh-POH-zuhl’
Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree
Proposition =
a proposal; a suggestion of something to be considered, adopted, etc.:
a proposition of marriage or sexual relations
Not to be confused with:
preposition = a word governing and usually preceding a noun or pronoun
and expressing a relation to another word or element;
examples of prepositionsare in, on, by, to, from, since, for, of:
Where did you come from? What shelf did you put it on? That’s what it’s for.
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SYNONYM STUDY FOR PROPOSAL
Proposal, overture, proposition
refer to something in the nature of an offer.
A proposal is a plan, a scheme, anoffer to be accepted or rejected:
to make proposals for peace.
An overture is a friendly approach, an opening move
(perhaps involving a proposal)
tentatively looking toward the settlement of a controversy
or else preparing the way for a proposalor the like:
to make overtures to an enemy.
Proposition, used in mathematicsto refer to a formal statement of truth,
and often including the proof or demonstration of the statement,
has something of this same meaning when used nontechnically
(particularly in business).
A proposition is a proposal in which the terms are clearly stated
and their advantageous nature emphasized:
His proposition involved a large discount to the retailer.
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How Do I Write A Memorable Marriage Proposal?
Popping the question, asking for one’s hand, plighting one’s troth
—call it what you will, but a marriage proposal is kind of a big deal. OK,
it’s a mammoth, monumental, massive deal.
You’re inviting a person to spend the rest of their life with you,
after all (the rest of your life!),
so the words you use to propose should be just right.
Some people go to elaborate lengths to surprise
and delight a potential life mate with proposal stunts
and situations (proposing mid-skydive jump, anyone?),
which is great, but it’s you words that can truly pack the most powerful personal punch.
That doesn’t mean a proposal has to be Pulitzer-Prize-worthy
or a pages-long dissertation,
but you do want your proposal to be meaningful and memorablefor all the right reasons.
Here are six tips to help inspire a great marriage proposal.
1. It’s all about the why
When writing a marriage proposal,
the most important thing to consider is
why you want to spend the rest of your life with that person …
and then try to put that down into words.
We know, easier said than done.
But think beyond just love
—which is, of course, important
—to other reasons,
such as a person’s honesty, their caring nature,
or ability to always make you feel safe.
Also consider their quirks and little thingsthat make them who they are,
like the way they use impeccable grammar or always let you have the last cookie,
and try to convey why they
—over any other human being on the face of the Earth
—is the one you choose.
2. Reminisce
Talk about when you first met each other. Was it love at first sight,
or were you archenemies at work?
When did you know they were the one?
You may want to reflect on how your relationship has progressed over time
and how you’ve grown together.
Include some of the most amazing times and experiences you’ve shared.
While you want to keep things positive for the most part,
you may also want to mention obstacles you’ve overcometo keep your love alive.
Take inspiration from everything,
from the little things like accepting their penchant for hanging toilet paper the wrong way (over the roll, people, always over!)
to more significant challenges involving distance, health, or ideological differences.
3. Look into the crystal ball
As you look ahead, what do you see for your life together?
What plans and goals do you have, and how do the two of you complement one another on the way to achieve them?
While saying “I can’t imagine spending my life with anyone else” is great,
you may want to get specific about why that is
and what you see that life together looking like.
A swoon-worthy example comes from Ernest Hemingway,
who wrote in A Moveable Feast,
“We would be together and have our books
and at night be warm in bed together with the windows open and the stars bright.”
4. Don’t forget to actually pop the question
After you express your sentiments,
don’t forget to actually ask your beloved to marry you.
You can use a simple “Will you marry me?”
or elaborate a little more, like
“Will you make me the happiest person on Earth?” or
“Will you do me the honor of becoming my husband/wife?”
But if you want a clear yes or no answer, you have to ask a clear question.
5. Avoid clichés
If we’ve heard “you complete me” once, we’ve heard it 1,000 times.
It’s a sweet sentiment, but it’s not very original.
Consider other ways to express it,
such as “you fill my heart,” or “you fulfill me.”
Also, while love is the name of the game,
consider others words to express your loving feelings
such as enchanted, enamored, and captivated.
And if you want to learn more about how to write without using clichés, read this!
6. Practice
While spontaneity can be romantic,
if you want to make sure you truly express all your feelings,
then writing your proposal down and practicing it is key.
(Bonus: A written copy of your proposal makes a great, romantic keepsake).
Nerves will likely be running high on the big day
and being prepared can help keep you on course.
You don’t want to sound like you’re reciting something
and have it come off as rote,
but you do want to feel confident in your delivery.
The final word
While you want your proposal to be special,
if your heart is in the right place,
it’s hard to go too wrong with a marriage proposal.
Let your love lead the way, and
if things don’t go as smoothly as you’d hoped, that’s OK.
This is one time that it’s the thought that truly counts…
and, as long as they say “yes,”
you always have a chance to redeem yourself by writing the perfect wedding vows.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Words We're Watching
The rise of the 'promposal'
The most important decision you will ever make. Or not.
The teenage rite of passage known as prom
(short for promenade meaning
"a ceremonious opening of a formal ball consisting of a grand march of all the guests")
began in the late 1800's as a formal dinner held by American colleges and universities in the northeast to teach the graduating class etiquette before students set off into the world.
Some high schools began to adopt the tradition around the turn of the century,
and by 1950 it was the norm in American high schools.
These days the prom has become somewhat of a competitive sport
with students and even schools competing to have the best venue, attire,transportation, and, in recent years, the best invitation.
A 'promposal' usually involves a special or elaborate act
or presentation that took some thought and time to prepare.
Asking someone to prom is almost as old as prom itself,
but as the act of asking grows more and more elaborate
the phrase "asking someone to prom" is no longer sufficient.
The portmanteau from prom and proposal is a fairly recent creation
apparently only dating back to 2011, and it's a fun new word
used to refer to the surprising ways people are asking dates to prom.
Lam says the "prom-posal" is a really big deal at UTS. "Guys will do it onstage at assembly, or write it on a cake." —Leanne Delap, Toronto Star (Toronto, Ontario), 28 Apr. 2011
Prom isn't just about the dress, flowers and cool ride. Promgoers are upping the ante when it comes to securing a date to the prom. A lifeguard at a pool, Marisa Hahn was surprised by a floating "promposal." Hahn's boyfriend enlisted the help of friends, who assembled in the pool below the lifeguard's chair with pool noodles fashioned into "prom?" —The Independent (Massillon, Ohio), 28 Mar. 2014
So what makes asking someone to prom a promposal?
You can ask someone to prom by presenting them with flowers
and saying "Will you go to prom with me?"
but a promposal often involves a little something more,
and usually includes a special orelaborate act or presentation
that took some thought and time to prepare.
A promposal can be as simple as giving your intended date a giant cookie
that reads "Prom?"
or as over-the-top as jumping out of a plane holding a sign that reads "I'm Falling 4 U, PROM?"
It seems that proms are becoming special again, and the biggest sign of this is the "promposal." A promposal—if you don’t know—is a very special prom invitation. . . . [T]hese elaborately popped questions are dead romantic and can be kind of expensive, too. They typically involve things like rose petal trails and rented Cessnas, plus a ton of adolescent male ingenuity. They are proof that chivalry abides. —Cynthia Macdonald, The Huffington Post, 31 May 2011
The noun promposal is the most common use,
but there is a sprinkling of verb use showing up as well,
which is a promising sign for the word's longevity.
“One night I brought her to my house,” he said. “Earlier, I had set up a couple hundred candles in my garage and had spelled out the word ‘Prom?’ There were flowers, too.” She said yes, because how could you say no to Connor Jolley? King of candles. Prince of prom-posing. —Chris Peters, Omaha World-Herald, 2 May 2017
There has been a steady increase of use over the last several years,
so we're definitely keeping our eyes on this one.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression
Proposition
This word for plan or scheme is widely overused,
especially in the sense of a matter requiring careful handling.
The verb proposition is an informal term
meaning “to propose,” “to suggest,” often with illegal or immoral intent.
Approximate synonyms for the noun proposition
are suggestion, overture, design, recommendation, and proposal.
