[pro.pose] vb pro.posed ; pro.pos.ing [ME, fr. MF proposer, fr. L proponere (perf. indic. proposui)--more at propound] vi (14c) 1: to form or put forward a plan or intention "man ~s, but God disposes"
2. obs: to engage in talk or discussion
3: to make an offer of marriage ~ vt 1 a: to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action) "~ a plan for settling the dispute" b: to set before someone and esp. oneself as an aim or intent "proposed to spend the summer in Italy"
2. a: to set forth for acceptance or rejection "~ terms for peace" "~ a topic for debate" b: to recommend to fill a place or vacancy: nominate "~ them for membership" c: to offer as a toast "~ the happiness of the couple" -- pro.pos.er n