n. 1 a act of proposing something. b course of action etc. proposed. 2 offer of marriage. propose /pre’peuzi v. (sing) 1 (also absol.) put forward for consideration or as a plan; suggest. 2 (usu. foil by to + infin., or verbal noun) intend; purpose (propose to open a cafe). 3 (usu. foll. by to) offer oneself in marriage. 4 nominate (a person) as a member of a society, for an office, etc. n propose a toast (or somebody’s health) ask people to drink to someone’s health. o proposer n. [Latin pono posit place]
