propone

pro·pone

[pruh-pohn]
verb (used with object), pro·poned, pro·pon·ing. Scot.
1.
to suggest for consideration; propose.
2.
to present before a jury or judge; plead for or request (an official decision).

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English proponen < Latin prōpōnere to set forth, propound. See propose

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propone (prəˈpon, -ˈpəʊn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(Scot) to propose or put forward, esp before a court
 
[C14: from Latin prōpōnere to propose]

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