pro·pose (prə-pōz') v.
pro·posed, pro·pos·ing, pro·pos·es
v.
tr.
To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest: propose a change in the law.
To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
To offer (a toast to be drunk).
To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend: proposed to buy and run a farm.
v.
intr. To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage.
[Middle English proposen, from Old French proposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin prōpōnere : prō-, forth; see pro-1 + pōnere, to put; see apo- in Indo-European roots.] pro·pos'er n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to present something for consideration or discussion: proposes a solution; posed many questions; propound a theory; submits a plan.
[pruh-pohz] 
verb, -posed, -pos⋅ing.