propose

Meaning

Verb

1. To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
2. To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
3. To intend.
4. (obsolete) To talk; to converse.
5. (obsolete) To set forth.

Noun

An objective or aim.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹəˈpəʊz/

Etymology

From Middle English proposen, from Anglo-Norman proposer (verb), propos (noun), Middle French proposer (verb) , propos (noun), from Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere, with conjugation altered based on poser. Doublet of propound.