definition of
propose

[1] #1 propose v. [suggest, advise] make a proposal, declare a plan for something; "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax". wn

[2] #2 propose v. [project] present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity". wn

[3] #3 propose v. [aim, purpose, purport] propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon". wn

[4] #4 propose v. [nominate] put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission". wn

[5] #5 propose v. [declare oneself, offer, pop the question] ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman". wn