prəˈpəuz v. 1 tr. (also absol.) put
forward for consideration or as a
plan. 2 tr. (usu. foll. by to + infin., or
verbal noun)
intend;
purpose (propose to
open a restaurant). 3 intr. (usu. foll. by to)
offer oneself in
marriage. 4 tr.
nominate (a person) as a
member of a
society, for an
office, etc. 5 tr. offer (a person's
health, a
person, etc.) as a
subject for a
toast. øøproposer n. [ME f. OF proposer f. L proponere (as PROPOUND)]