Propose \Pro*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.]

[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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Propose \Pro*pose"\, n. [F. propos, L. propositum. See Propound, Purpose, n.]

Talk; discourse. [Obs.]

--Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)