■ verb
1》 put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration.
↘nominate for an office or position.
↘put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee.
2》 intend to do something.
3》 make an offer of marriage to someone.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. proponere (see proponent ); influenced by L. propositus 'put or set forth' and OFr. poser 'to place'.