Propose — Defs

01 v. t. To set forth.

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.” — Chapman.
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.” — Palfrey.

Phrases & compounds

To propose to one's self — to intend; to design.

02 v. i. To speak; to converse.

1.
To speak; to converse.[Obs.]
“There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio.” — Shak.
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.

03 n. Talk; discourse.