Propose vs. Purpose

Propose vs. Purpose — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Propose and Purpose

Proposeverb

(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

I propose going to see a film.to propose an alliance; to propose a question for discussion

Purposenoun

An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal. "purpose".

Proposeverb

To ask for a person's hand in marriage.

He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.

Purposenoun

A result that is desired; an intention.

Proposeverb

(transitive) To intend.

He proposes to set up his own business.

Purposenoun

The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

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Proposeverb

(obsolete) To talk; to converse.

Purposenoun

The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

Proposeverb

(obsolete) To set forth.

Purposenoun

The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.

Proposenoun

(obsolete) An objective or aim.

Purposenoun

(obsolete) Instance; example.

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Proposeverb

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

Purposeverb

(intransitive) To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

Proposeverb

present for consideration

Purposeverb

To design for some purpose.

Proposeverb

propose or intend;

I aim to arrive at noon

Purposeverb

To discourse.

Proposeverb

put forward; nominate for appointment to an office;

The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission

Purposenoun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;

his intent was to provide a new translationgood intentions are not enoughit was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needshe made no secret of his designs

Proposeverb

ask (someone) to marry you;

he popped the question on Sunday nightshe proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two monthsThe old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman

Purposenoun

what something is used for;

the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?

Purposenoun

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;

his determination showed in his every movementhe is a man of purpose

Purposeverb

propose or intend;

I aim to arrive at noon

Purposeverb

reach a decision;

he resolved never to drink again