Большой англо-русский словарь:
propose
глагол
1)
а) предлагать; вносить предложение
Например: I propose a toast to the Queen. — Я предлагаю тост за здоровье королевы.
б) делать предложение о вступлении в брак, предлагать руку и сердце
2) предлагать чью-либо кандидатуру, представлять (кандидата на должность)
Синоним(ы):
nominate
3) намереваться, собираться, предполагать
Например: Man proposes, but God disposes. — Человек предполагает, а Бог располагает.
Синоним(ы):
intend,
mean,
be about
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary:
propose
verb
(
proposed;
proposing)
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French
purposer, proposer, from Latin
proponere (perfect indicative
proposui) — more at
propound
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. to form or put forward a plan or intention
Example: man proposes, but God disposes
2. obsolete to engage in talk or discussion
3. to make an offer of marriage
transitive verb
1.
a. to set before the mind (as for discussion, imitation, or action)
Example: propose a plan for settling the dispute
b. to set before someone and especially oneself as an aim or intent
Example: proposed to spend the summer in Italy
2.
a. to set forth for acceptance or rejection
Example: propose terms for peace Example: propose a topic for debate
b. to recommend to fill a place or vacancy
; nominate Example: propose them for membership
c. to offer as a toast
Example: propose the happiness of the couple
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proposer noun 
