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.
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.
Pro*pose", n. [F. propos, L.
propositum. See Propound, Purpose,
n.] Talk; discourse. [Obs.]
Shak.
