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propose  (proposes 3rd person present) (proposing present participle) (proposed past tense & past participle )
1  verb If you propose something such as a plan or an idea, you suggest it for people to think about and decide upon.  (=suggest) 
Britain is about to propose changes to some institutions...  V n/-ing 
It was George who first proposed that we dry clothes in that locker.  V that 
2  verb If you propose to  do something, you intend to do it. 
It's still far from clear what action the government proposes to take over the affair...  V to-inf 
And where do you propose building such a huge thing?  V -ing 
3  verb If you propose a theory or an explanation, you state that it is possibly or probably true, because it fits in with the evidence that you have considered. 
FORMAL This highlights a problem faced by people proposing theories of ball lightning...  V n 
Newton proposed that heavenly and terrestrial motion could be unified with the idea of gravity.  V that 
4  verb If you propose a motion for debate, or a candidate for election, you begin the debate or the election procedure by formally stating your support for that motion or candidate. 
A delegate from Siberia proposed a resolution that he stand down as party chairman...  V n 
 proposer    (proposers plural) n-count 
...Mr Ian Murch, the proposer of the motion.  
5  verb If you propose a toast to someone or something, you ask people to drink a toast to them. 
Usually the bride's father proposes a toast to the health of the bride and groom.  V n 
6  verb If you propose to someone, or propose marriage to  them, you ask them to marry you. 
He had proposed to Isabel the day after taking his seat in Parliament.  V to n, Also V, V n, V n to n