verb
1
BAD : I propose you to talk to John about it.
GOOD : I suggest that you talk to John about it.
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propose = formally suggest an idea, plan or course of action, especially to an official person or group that has the power to decide: 'May I propose that we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting.'
2
BAD : A friend of mine has proposed me a job in his restaurant.
GOOD : A friend of mine has offered me a job in his restaurant.
BAD : He proposed to put them up for a few days.
GOOD : He offered to put them up for a few days.
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offer = (1) tell someone that they can have something if they want it: 'He offered me a cup of tea.' 'She was offered a job on a local newspaper.'
(2) tell someone that you are willing to do something: 'He offered to drive me back to my hotel.'
3
BAD : I would like to propose to double the number of computers in each office.
GOOD : I would like to propose that the number of computers in each office is/be doubled.
GOOD : I would like to propose doubling the number of computers in each office.
BAD : I propose the library opening hours to be increased.
GOOD : I propose that the library opening hours are/be increased.
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propose to do sth = intend: 'We would like to know what action you propose to take.'
propose that sb does/(should) do sth (or propose doing sth ) = formally suggest: 'He has proposed that each existing member accept responsibility for recruiting two new members.' 'In the end it was proposed that the students concerned should be given a verbal warning.'