Propose /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Proposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing

1. To set forth. [Obs.]

   That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up.

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.

1. To speak; to converse. [Obs.]

   There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio.

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.

1. Talk; discourse. [Obs.]