Monday, July 2, 2012

propose, purpose, porpoise

Propose or propose ( pronounce pro--pose ) means to suggest or offer, usually meaning an idea or a plan--
"I would like to propose a toast..."
They had been dating for months, and she hoped he would propose marriage.

Purpose or purpose ( pronounce purr-pus ) means aim or intent--
The purpose of the meeting is to decide whether or not to hire more workers.
Write the letter again, and try to make sure that your purpose is clear.

Porpoise or porpoise ( pronounced poor- pus ) means the swimming creature that resembles a dolphin--
They could see a porpoise swimming in the harbor.
The funny noise they heard in the bay at night was only a porpoise.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"I propose that we all do some research, for the purpose of determining whether a porpoise is the same as a dolphin."

1 comment:

  1. the dolphin entered the reef with the purpose to propose to the porpoise...

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