propose meaning and definition

PROPOSE verb

Definition of propose (verb)

1. make a proposal, declare a plan for something
   • "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"
   • synonyms: advise, suggest
2. present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
   • "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"
   • synonyms: project
3. propose or intend
   • "I aim to arrive at noon"
   • synonyms: aim, purport, purpose
4. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
   • "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"
   • synonyms: nominate
5. ask (someone) to marry you
   • "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman"
   • synonyms: declare oneself, offer, pop the question