propose

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

I propose going to see a film.

to propose an alliance

To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

To intend.

He proposes to set up his own business.

I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England.

To talk; to converse.

HERO. Good Margaret, run thee to the parlour; There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice Proposing with the prince and Claudio

To set forth.

[…]so weighty was the cup, That being propos'd brimful of wine, one scarce could lift it up.

An objective or aim.

whose aime hath beene to make us not good and wittie, but wise and learned; She hath attained her propose.