Propose vs. Purpose
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 discussionPurposenoun
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.
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.
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 noonPurposeverb
To discourse.
Proposeverb
put forward; nominate for appointment to an office;
The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights CommissionPurposenoun
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 designsProposeverb
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 womanPurposenoun
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 purposePurposeverb
propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noonPurposeverb
reach a decision;
he resolved never to drink again
