Meaning of 'propose'

verb

present for consideration, examination, or criticism

Example: "The president proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism."

Synonyms: project

verb

propose or intend

Synonyms: aim

verb

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

Example: "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

Synonyms: advise suggest

verb

to ask someone to marry you

Example: "I got down on one knee in order to propose."

Synonyms: offer

verb

put forward

Synonyms: nominate