Propose
(verb)
- To put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration or discussion.
- To make a proposal of marriage to someone.
- To intend to do something; to suggest or plan to do something.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense "something proposed for consideration"): from latin proponere "put forward", from pro- "before" + ponere "to place".
Examples:
- He proposed a new idea for the project.
- She proposed a solution to the problem.
- He proposed to her on the beach.
- She proposed a change to the budget.
- The company proposed a new contract to the client.
- I propose we take a break.
- He proposed to start the meeting at 9am.