propositioned

[US]/[prɒpəˈzɪʃnd]/
[UK]/[prɒpəˈzɪʃnd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of proposition)To make an offer of marriage or a business deal to someone.; To suggest something to someone, especially in a persuasive way.

Phrases & Collocations

propositioned her

being propositioned

propositioned him

propositioned aggressively

propositioned once

propositioned quickly

propositioned politely

propositioned unsuccessfully

propositioned seriously

propositioned cautiously

Example Sentences

he was propositioned for a lucrative business deal but declined.

she felt uncomfortable when propositioned by a stranger at the bar.

the young intern was propositioned by a senior manager for favors.

they were propositioned to invest in the new startup company.

the artist was propositioned by a gallery owner to represent him.

she angrily rejected being propositioned during the meeting.

the journalist was propositioned to write an exclusive article.

he subtly propositioned her with a charming smile and a compliment.

the company was propositioned with a merger offer from a competitor.

she found the propositioned partnership to be highly unethical.

he was propositioned to sell his shares at a discounted price.

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