Definition of propose

• v. - To set forth.
• v. - 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.
• v. - To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
• v. i. - To speak; to converse.
• v. i. - To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.
• v. i. - To offer one's self in marriage.
• n. - Talk; discourse.