propine
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈprəʊpaɪn/
KK: /ˈprɒpaɪn/
noun
Definition
A gift or offering, especially money given for drinks or as a reward for a favor.
Example
He received a propine for his excellent service at the restaurant.
Conversation
I heard you got a nice propine from your last client.
Yeah, it was a lovely surprise after we finished the project.
That's awesome! It must feel good to be appreciated like that.
Definitely! A little propine goes a long way in building good relationships.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gift
offering
donation
Antonyms
debt
penalty
charge
transitive verb
Definition
To give or deliver something as a token of friendship or as a pledge, often in a ceremonial manner.
Example
During the ceremony, he decided to propine a toast to the newlyweds.
Tense Forms
Past: propined
Past Participle: propined
Conversation
Hey, do you remember when we propine our drinks to celebrate your birthday?
Of course! That was such a fun night with everyone.
Yeah, I still have that video where we all propine together.
Root Explanation
The word 'propine' originates from Old French 'propiner', meaning to offer or present a drink. It refers specifically to the act of offering a drink, often in a ceremonial context.
Memory Tip
Think of the act of 'offering' a drink, as 'propine' means to present a drink to someone.
Visually Confused Words
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protopine
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proline
prone
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opine