v.
- put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration.
▸nominate for an office or position.
▸put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee.
- intend to do something.
- make an offer of marriage to someone.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. proposer, from L. proponere (see proponent); influenced by L. propositus ‘put or set forth’ and OFr. poser ‘to place’.