propose Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb make a proposal, declare a plan for something
advise; suggest.
- the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
verb present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
project.
- He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism
- She proposed a new theory of relativity
verb propose or intend
aim; purpose; purport.
- I aim to arrive at noon
verb put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
nominate.
- The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
verb ask (someone) to marry you
pop the question; declare oneself; offer.
- he popped the question on Sunday night
- she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
- The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman

F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See Pose, v.

imperfect & past participle Proposed ; present participle & verbal noun Proposing

To set forth. Obs.
That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up. Chapman.
To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.
To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England. Palfrey.

To speak; to converse. Obs.
There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio. Shak.
To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.
To offer one's self in marriage.

F. propos, L. propositum. See Propound, Purpose, n.