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propose(2) (iou)



propose verb. ME.
[Old & mod. French proposer based on Latin proponere (see PROPONE) with substitution of Old & mod. French poser for ponere: see POSE verb1.]
verb trans. Put forward as a scheme or plan, suggest (a thing), (foll. by to do, that, doing). Also, intend, resolve (on), purpose, (to do, doing). ME.
H. James She..proposed that I should come with her. W. S. Maugham Two small flats,..one which he proposed to let. M. Innes I proposed a walkabout. We were to stroll through Auld Reekie's dusk together.
verb trans. Put forward or present for consideration, discussion, etc.; advance, propound, posit, (an argument, motion, etc.). LME.
B. F. Westcott An answer to the riddles which she proposes. Archives of Neurology We propose the terms light sleep, deep sleep, and sleep depth. B. Earnshaw I proposed Classical Music against..Pop.
b. Anticipate; face, confront. L16-M18.
c. Imagine, fancy, (a thing). rare (Shakes.). Only in L16.
d. Decide on or put forward (a thing) as an aim or object. E17.
verb trans. Exhibit or display to view or perception. lit. & fig. M16-M18.
a. verb trans. Present or offer for acceptance or assent; spec. (a) nominate (a person) for an office or position, esp. as a member of a society etc.; (b) offer (a person, a person's Health, etc.) as a subject for a toast. L16.
propose Marriage make an offer of Marriage (to).
G. Vidal The..papers are going to propose you for President. C. P. Snow The best man proposed the Health of the bride.
b. verb intrans. Make an offer of Marriage, ask a person to marry one. (Foll. by to, (arch.) for.) M18.
V. Sackville-West He would propose to her. J. Bayley Lockeley proposes, is accepted; the pair have a quiet wedding.
verb intrans. Carry on a discussion; converse. rare (Shakes.). L16-E17.
proposable adjective able or fit to be proposed E19.
proposed ppl adjective that has been proposed; put forward for consideration or action; given or stated in an argument etc.: LME.
proposer noun a person who proposes something; spec. a person propounding an argument etc., formally advancing a motion, or nominating someone for a position: E17.

pick (iou)



pick verb2. See also PECK verb2. ME.
[Var. of PITCH verb2.]
verb trans. Fix or stick (something pointed) in the ground etc.; pitch (a tent etc.). rare. ME-L16.
verb trans. & intrans. Thrust; throw; pitch. Now dial. L15.
verb trans. Vomit, throw up. Now only north. M16.
verb trans. Of an animal: give birth to (young) prematurely. dial. L18.