propose

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.

verb

1. (transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
   I propose going to see a film.
   to propose an alliance
   to propose a question for discussion
   President Moon Jae-in proposed the plan this week during a meeting with government officials, his spokesman said. Audio (US) (file) 2019, VOA Learning English (public domain)
2. (intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
   He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
3. (transitive) To intend.
   He proposes to set up his own business.
   I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England. 1859, John Gorham Palfrey, History of New England, Preface (Google preview)
   Many of the proposed dams would be among the tallest in the world. 2013-08-16, John Vidal, “Dams endanger ecology of Himalayas”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 10, page 8
4. (obsolete) To talk; to converse.
5. (obsolete) To set forth.

noun

1. (obsolete) An objective or aim.