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 verb1: to form or put forward a plan or intention <man proposes, but God disposes>2obsolete : to engage in talk or discussion3: to make an offer of marriagetransitive verb1 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