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Synonyms
pro·pose (prə-pōź)

[Middle English proposen, from Old French proposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place), of Latin prōpōnere, prō-, forth; see pro–1, + pōnere, to put.]

verb: -posed, -pos·ing, -pos·es. 

transitive verb 

  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.

derivatives

pro·pośer
noun

synonyms:

propose, pose1propound, submit These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan.