[prəˈpəʊz], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others
(e.g: he proposed a new nine-point peace plan)

- make an offer of marriage to someone
(e.g: I have already proposed to Sarah)


Phrases:
- propose a toast

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French proposer, from Latin proponere (see proponent), but influenced by Latin propositus ‘put or set forth’ and Old French poser ‘to place’