v to set forth.
2. propose ·noun talk; discourse.
3. propose ·vi to offer one's self in marriage.
4. propose ·vi to speak; to converse.
5. propose ·v to set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
6. propose ·vi to form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but god disposes.
7. propose ·v to offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.