1 [with object] put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others:he proposed a new nine-point peace plan [with clause]:I proposed that the government should retain a 51 per cent stake in the company
nominate (someone) for an elected office or as a member of a society:Roy Thomson was proposed as chairman
put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee:the government put its slim majority to the test by proposing a vote of confidence
[with infinitive] intend to do something:he proposed to attend the meeting
2 [no object] make an offer of marriage to someone:I have already proposed to Sarah [with object]:one girl proposed marriage to him on the spot
propose a toast (or propose someone's health)
ask a group of people at a social occasion to drink to the health and happiness of a specified person:the Lord Mayor proposed a toast to the Queen
proposer
noun
the proposer has ten minutes to speak in favour of his Bill
