Propose

Propose
Propose Pro*pose", v. i. 1. To speak; to converse. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice, Proposing with the prince and Claudio. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes. [1913 Webster]

3. To offer one's self in marriage. [1913 Webster]


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  • 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.] [1913 Webster] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • Proposed — 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.] [1913 Webster] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Proposing — 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.] [1913 Webster] That being proposed brimfull of wine, one… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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