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Dictionary definition · propose

verb

  1. make a proposal, declare a plan for something"the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
  2. present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc."He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"
  3. propose or intend"I aim to arrive at noon"
  4. 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"
  5. ask (someone) to marry you"he popped the question on Sunday night"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).