PROPOSE


Meaning of PROPOSE in English

■ 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'.

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