เสนอ
propose
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- 1 propose、offer、suggest、nominate
It describes putting an idea, offer, or information before someone for consideration or attention. Depending on the context, it can mean “propose,” “offer,” or “present.”
propose、offer、suggest、nominate
To put forward an idea, plan, terms, help, or another option for someone to consider or accept.
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ฉันขอเสนอวิธีใหม่ chǎn khɔ̌ɔ sanə̌ə wíthii mày I would like to propose a new method. ฉันขอเสนอวิธีใหม่ details
Learning notes
Explanation
The central image of เสนอ is placing something before another person so they can see it, consider it, or decide whether to accept it. The basic pattern is เสนอ + content: เสนอแผน means “propose a plan,” while เสนอราคา means “quote or offer a price.” A recipient is commonly added with เสนอ + thing + ให้ + person. To suggest an action, Thai often uses เสนอให้ + person + verb. ขอเสนอ… is a polite, natural way to introduce a proposal or point during a meeting or presentation. In the pattern เสนอชื่อ + person + เป็น + position, the person is being nominated for that position.
Usage
It is used in meetings to propose ideas, in business to offer prices or terms, when offering work or assistance, and when nominating a candidate. It also appears in school or workplace presentations and in media contexts where information is presented or reported. It is suitable in both ordinary and formal settings.
Caution
เสนอ does not imply that a proposal was approved or that an offer was accepted; it only describes putting it forward. For the formal submission of an application or official document, ยื่น is usually more precise.