Pro*pose" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proposed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Proposing.] [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for, forward) + poser to place. See Pose, v.]
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.
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Pro*pose", v. i.
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.
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Pro*pose", n. [F. propos, L. propositum. See Propound, Purpose, n.]
Talk; discourse.
[Obs.]
Shak.
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