Propose vs. Purpose: What's the Difference?
Propose and Purpose Definitions
Propose
To put forward for consideration, discussion, or adoption; suggest
Propose a change in the law.
Purpose
The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal
Her purpose in coming here is to talk to you. The purpose of an airliner is to transport people.
Propose
To recommend (a person) for a position, office, or membership; nominate.
Purpose
Determination; resolution
He was a man of purpose.
Propose
To offer (a toast to be drunk).
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Purpose
To intend or resolve
"the gap between what is said and what is purposed" (Ian Donaldson).
Propose
To make known as one's intention; purpose or intend
Proposed to buy and run a farm.
Purpose
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
What is the purpose of your visit?
My purpose in coming to Egypt was simply to take it en route to the desert.
It has been my purpose to illustrate rather than to explain.
The exceptionally small gate-leg table served the purpose of a tea table admirably.
The purpose of the device is to prevent the breechblock from opening accidentally should the gun be held barrel down.
The purpose of this letter is to set the record straight.
The purpose of this book is to study the interrelationship of government and religion.
The device can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.
Propose
To form or make a proposal, especially of marriage.
Purpose
Function, role.
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Propose
(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
Purpose
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
Propose
To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.
Purpose
Resolution; determination.
Propose
(transitive) To intend.
He proposes to set up his own business.
Purpose
(obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
Propose
(obsolete) To talk; to converse.
Purpose
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
Propose
(obsolete) To set forth.
Purpose
(intransitive) To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean.
Propose
(obsolete) An objective or aim.
Purpose
To discourse.
Propose
To set forth.
That being proposed brimfull of wine, one scarce could lift it up.
Purpose
That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan.
He will his firste purpos modify.
As my eternal purpose hath decreed.
The flighty purpose never is o'ertookUnless the deed go with it.
Propose
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.
Purpose
Proposal to another; discourse.
Propose
To set before one's self or others as a purpose formed; hence, to purpose; to intend.
I propose to relate, in several volumes, the history of the people of New England.
Purpose
Instance; example.
Propose
To speak; to converse.
There shalt thou find my cousin Beatrice,Proposing with the prince and Claudio.
Purpose
To set forth; to bring forward.
Propose
To form or declare a purpose or intention; to lay a scheme; to design; as, man proposes, but God disposes.
Purpose
To propose, as an aim, to one's self; to determine upon, as some end or object to be accomplished; to intend; to design; to resolve; - often followed by an infinitive or dependent clause.
Did nothing purpose against the state.
I purpose to write the history of England from the accession of King James the Second down to a time which is within the memory of men still living.
Propose
To offer one's self in marriage.
Purpose
To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.
Propose
Talk; discourse.
Purpose
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
His intent was to provide a new translation
Good intentions are not enough
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
He made no secret of his designs
Propose
Make a proposal, declare a plan for something
Purpose
What something is used for;
The function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Propose
Present for consideration
Purpose
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
His determination showed in his every movement
He is a man of purpose
Propose
Propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noon
Purpose
Propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noon
Propose
Put forward; nominate for appointment to an office;
The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission
Purpose
Reach a decision;
He resolved never to drink again
Propose
Ask (someone) to marry you;
He popped the question on Sunday night
She proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months
The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman
