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