to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action

to propose a new method.

to offer (a toast).

to suggest

He proposed that a messenger be sent.

to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.

to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.

to present to the mind or attention; state.

to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).

to make an offer or suggestion, esp. of marriage.

to form or consider a purpose or design.

verb

condemn , deny , oppose , refuse , reject , disbelieve , repulse

verb

adduce , advance , advise , affirm , ask , assert , broach , come up with * , contend , counsel , hit on * , hold out , introduce , invite , kibitz , lay before , lay on the line , make a motion , make a pitch , move for , name , nominate , offer , pose , prefer , press , proffer , propone , proposition , propound , put forward , put to , put up , recommend , request , set forth , solicit , speak one’s piece , spitball , state , submit , tender , urge , volunteernotes:one would propound a plan (set forth for consideration something more extensive , substantial) , but propose an idea (set forth for consideration) , aim , contemplate , design , have every intention , mean , mind , plan , purpose , schemenotes:one would propound a plan (set forth for consideration something more extensive , ask in marriage , fire the question , get down on one knee , make a proposal , offer marriage , pop the question * , press one’s suitnotes:one would propound a plan (set forth for consideration something more extensive , suggest , project , target , allege , hope , intend , move , start