English Dictionary: Propose | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Propose \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. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Propose \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. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Propose \Pro*pose"\, n. [F. propos, L. propositum. See {Propound}, {Purpose}, n.] Talk; discourse. [Obs.] --Shak. |