propose

noun

(obsolete) An objective or aim.

verb

(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

(transitive) To intend.

(obsolete) To talk; to converse.

(obsolete) To set forth.

Roots

propro- · Latin · forth, forward pono-pos · Latin · put, place

Synonyms for propose

suggestv offern propoundv nominatev advisev recommendv purportv introducev aimn profferv intendv positn propositionn postulatev plann askv

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Where does propose come from?

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