propose a toast
Raise your glass
To propose a toast is to raise a glass and invite others to drink in honor of someone or something—a person, achievement, or occasion.
The proposer typically offers brief remarks before the group drinks together: I'd like to propose a toast to the happy couple.
Common at weddings, celebrations, and formal dinners.
- wineFermented grape beverage
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- raise a glassCeremonial drinking tribute
- speechOral communication ability
- best man speechWedding address by groom's attendant
honoring · glass · libation · tribute · bottle · drink · salutation · standing ovation · ceremony · cheers · celebration · special occasion · acknowledgment · goblet · clink glasses · clinking · invocation · sip
propose a toastsnub
Deliberate dismissive rejection
give the cold shoulder · ignore · slight · disrespect · shun
propose a toastremain silent
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