Propose Definition
prə-pōz
proposed, proposes, proposing
verb
proposed, proposes, proposing
To put forth for consideration or acceptance.
Webster's New World
To offer marriage.
Webster's New World
To nominate (someone) for membership, office, etc.
Webster's New World
To make a proposal; form or declare a purpose or design.
Webster's New World
To suggest drinking (a toast)
Webster's New World
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Origin of Propose
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Middle English proposen from Old French proposer alteration (influenced by poser to put, place) of Latin prōpōnere prō- forth pro–1 pōnere to put apo- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb), propos (noun), from Latin propositum, perfect passive participle of propono
From Wiktionary
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