Dictionary definition · propose
verb
- make a proposal, declare a plan for something"the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
- present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc."He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"
- propose or intend"I aim to arrive at noon"
- 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"
- ask (someone) to marry you"he popped the question on Sunday night"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).