v.
Pronunciation: pr ə - ' p ō z
Function: verb
Inflected Form: pro · posed ; pro · pos · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French purposer, proposer, from Latin proponere (perf. indicative proposui ) ― more at PROPOUND
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to form or put forward a plan or intention <man propose s, but God disposes>
2 obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion
3 : to make an offer of marriage
transitive verb
1 a : to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action) < propose a plan for settling the dispute> b : to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent < proposed to spend the summer in Italy>
2 a : to set forth for acceptance or rejection < propose terms for peace> < propose a topic for debate> b : to recommend to fill a place or vacancy : NOMINATE < propose them for membership> c : to offer as a toast < propose the happiness of the couple>
– pro · pos · er noun