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Pronunciation : Pro*pose"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See Pose, v.]
Definition : 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. To propose to one's self, to intend; to design.

t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pro*pose"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pro*pose"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. propos, L. propositum. See Propound, Purpose, n.]
Definition : Defn: Talk; discourse. [Obs.] Shak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913