propose propose /prəˈpoʊz/

verb

1. () Make a proposal, declare a plan for something  ( advise , propose , suggest )
   make a proposal, declare a plan for something
    The senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
   the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
   
2. () Present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.  ( project , propose )
   present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
    He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism
   He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism
    She proposed a new theory of relativity
   She proposed a new theory of relativity
    The candidate projects himself as a moderate and a reformer
   The candidate projects himself as a moderate and a reformer
   
3. () Propose or intend  ( purpose , purport , propose , aim )
   propose or intend
    I aim to arrive at noon
   I aim to arrive at noon
   
4. () Ask (someone) to marry you  ( declare oneself , offer , pop the question , propose )
   ask (someone) to marry you
    He popped the question on Sunday night
   he popped the question on Sunday night
    She proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
   she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
    The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
   The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
   
5. () Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position  ( nominate , propose )
   put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
    The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
   The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission