transitive verb proposed -·posed′, proposing -·pos′·ing

1. to put forth for consideration or acceptance
2. to purpose, plan, or intend
3. to present as a toast in drinking
4. to nominate (someone) for membership, office, etc.

Etymology: LME < OFr proposer, altered (infl. by poser: see pose) < L proponere (pp. propositus), to set forth, display, propose: see pro- & position

intransitive verb

1. to make a proposal; form or declare a purpose or design
2. to offer marriage