Proposing

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Propose \Pro*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Proposed}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Proposing}.] [F. proposer; pref. pro- (L. pro for,
     forward) + poser to place. See {Pose}, v.]
     1. To set forth. [Obs.]
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              That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce
              could lift it up.                     --Chapman.
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     2. To offer for consideration, discussion, acceptance, or
        adoption; as, to propose terms of peace; to propose a
        question for discussion; to propose an alliance; to
        propose a person for office.
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     3. To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed;
        hence, to purpose; to intend.
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              I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history
              of the people of New England. --Palfrey.
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     {To propose to one's self}, to intend; to design.
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