<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.</li><li>Synonyms: counsel, suggest, tender, offer, proffer</li><li>Antonyms: withdraw</li><li>to offer (a toast).</li><li>to suggest: He proposed that a messenger be sent.</li><li>to present or nominate (a person) for some position, office, membership, etc.</li><li>Synonyms: nominate, name</li><li>to put before oneself as something to be done; design; intend.</li><li>Synonyms: plan, aim</li><li>to present to the mind or attention; state.</li><li>Synonyms: posit, pose</li><li>to propound (a question, riddle, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to make an offer or suggestion, especially of marriage.</li><li>to form or consider a purpose or design.</li></ul>