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propose (v.)

mid-14c., from Old French proposer "propose, advance, suggest" (12c.), from pro "forth" (see pro-) + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Meaning "make an offer of marriage" is first recorded 1764. Related: Proposed; proposing. See also propone, which coexisted with this word for a time.

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Definitions of propose from WordNet

propose (v.)
make a proposal, declare a plan for something;
the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax
Synonyms: suggest / advise
propose (v.)
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.;
She proposed a new theory of relativity
He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism
Synonyms: project
propose (v.)
propose or intend;
Synonyms: aim / purpose / purport
propose (v.)
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position;
Synonyms: nominate
propose (v.)
ask (someone) to marry you;
she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
Synonyms: declare oneself / offer / pop the question
From wordnet.princeton.edu