Category:Propose

Pro*pose", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.] Etym: [f. proposer; pref. pro- (l. pro for, forward) + poser to Place. See pose, v.]

1. To set forth. [obs.] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up. Chapman.

2. To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or adoption; As, to propose terms of peace; to propose a question for discussion; To propose an alliance; to propose a person for office.

3. To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to Purpose; to intend. I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New england. Palfrey. To propose to one's self, to intend; to design.

Propose Pro*pose", v. i.

1. To speak; to converse. [obs.] There shalt thou find my cousin beatrice, proposing with the prince And claudio. Shak.

2. To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to Design; as, man proposes, but god disposes.

3. To offer one's self in marriage.

Propose Pro*pose", n. Etym: [f. propos, l. propositum. See propound, purpose, N.]

Defn: talk; discourse. [obs.] Shak.