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
- To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law.
- To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
- To offer (a toast to be drunk).
- 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.