propose

verb

1. 1

   present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.

   He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism

   She proposed a new theory of relativity

2. 2

   propose or intend

   I aim to arrive at noon

3. 3

   make a proposal, declare a plan for something

   the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax

4. 4

   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

5. 5

   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