PROPOSE

To set forth. [Obs.] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up. Chapman.

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.

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.

To speak; to converse. [Obs.] There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio. Shak.

To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.

To offer one's self in marriage.

Talk; discourse. [Obs.] Shak.