Main Entry: pro·pose

Pronunciation: \prə-ˈpōz\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): pro·posed; pro·pos·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French purposer, proposer, from Latin proponere (perfect indicative proposui) — more at propound

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to form or put forward a plan or intention <man proposes, but God disposes>
2 obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion
3 : to make an offer of marriagetransitive 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