1. To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law.2. To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate. 3. To offer (a toast to be drunk). 4. To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm.
INTRANSITIVE VERB:
To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English proposen, from Old French proposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin prpnere : pr-, forth; see pro–1 + pnere, to put; see apo- in Appendix I.
OTHER FORMS:
pro·poser —NOUN
SYNONYMS:
propose, pose1, propound, submit These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan.
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