pro·pose 
/prəˈpoʊz/ verb
pro·pos·es; pro·posed; pro·pos·ing /prəˈpoʊz/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider
▪ The scientists proposed a new theory. ▪ The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge. ▪ Several senators have proposed raising the tax. ▪ I propose that we revise the bylaws. 2 [+ obj] : to plan or intend to do (something)
▪ They propose to buy a new house. ▪ How do you propose solving this problem? 3 [+ obj] : to suggest (someone) for a job, position, office, etc.
▪ The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion. ▪ She proposed [=(more commonly) nominated] her teacher for the award. 4 : to ask someone to marry you — often + to [no obj] ▪ He proposed to his girlfriend. [+ obj] ▪ He proposed marriage to his girlfriend.
▪ The scientists proposed a new theory. ▪ The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge. ▪ Several senators have proposed raising the tax. ▪ I propose that we revise the bylaws.
▪ They propose to buy a new house. ▪ How do you propose solving this problem?
▪ The chairman proposed the young executive as a candidate for promotion. ▪ She proposed [=(more commonly) nominated] her teacher for the award.
propose a toast
: to publicly wish a person future health, happiness, and success and ask others to raise their glasses and join in a drink
▪ I would like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
▪ I would like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
— proposed adjective always used before a noun
▪ They rejected the proposed offer/plan.
▪ They rejected the proposed offer/plan.
— pro·pos·er noun, plural pro·pos·ers [count]
▪ He is the original proposer of the theory.
▪ He is the original proposer of the theory.
