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предложение — meaning in English

predlozheniye

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English meaning

  • clause noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
  • motion noun Movement from one place or position to another.
  • offer verb To present something for someone to accept or refuse.
  • offering noun Something given, presented, or put up for consideration, especially as a gift, contribution, or for sale.
  • overture noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
  • proffer verb To offer something for someone to accept.
  • proposal noun A plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider.
  • proposition noun A suggestion or offer put forward for consideration, especially a business plan or deal.
  • sentence noun A group of words that forms a complete grammatical statement, usually with a subject and a verb.
  • suggestion noun An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
  • supply verb To provide something needed.
  • tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

Senses

предложение is used for these senses in English:

  • clause (grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is dependent (subordinate). (Independent clauses can be sentences; they can also be part of a sentence. Dependent clauses can only be part of a sentence.)
  • motion (countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
  • offer A proposal that has been made.
  • offering The act by which something is offered.
  • overture (often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
  • proffer An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.
  • proposition (uncountable) The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.
  • proposition (countable) An idea, plan, or suggestion offered.

clause — full definition

  1. noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
  2. noun A distinct section of a contract, will, or other legal document, setting out a specific term.

motion — full definition

  1. noun Movement from one place or position to another.
  2. noun A formal proposal put forward for discussion or a vote, especially in a meeting or a court of law.
  3. verb To signal with a gesture what someone should do.

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