Propose vs. Purpose

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  • Purpose

    Intention is a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future. Intention involves mental activities such as planning and forethought.

Wikipedia
  • Propose (verb)

    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”

  • Propose (verb)

    To ask for a person’s hand in marriage.

    “He proposed to her last night and she accepted him.”

  • Propose (verb)

    To intend.

    “He proposes to set up his own business.”

  • Propose (verb)

    To talk; to converse.

  • Propose (verb)

    To set forth.

  • Propose (noun)

    An objective or aim.

  • Purpose (noun)

    An thumb|”purpose”.

  • Purpose (noun)

    A result that is desired; an intention.

  • Purpose (noun)

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

  • Purpose (noun)

    The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

  • Purpose (noun)

    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.”

  • Purpose (noun)

    Instance; example.

  • Purpose (verb)

    To have set as one’s purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

  • Purpose (verb)

    To design for some purpose.

  • Purpose (verb)

    To discourse.

Wiktionary
  • Propose (verb)

    put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others

    “I proposed that the government should retain a 51 per cent stake in the company”

    “he proposed a new nine-point peace plan”

  • Propose (verb)

    nominate (someone) for an elected office or as a member of a society

    “Roy Thomson was proposed as chairman”

  • Propose (verb)

    put forward (a motion) to a legislature or committee

    “the government put its slim majority to the test by proposing a vote of confidence”

  • Propose (verb)

    intend to do something

    “he proposed to attend the meeting”

  • Propose (verb)

    make an offer of marriage to someone

    “I have already proposed to Sarah”

    “one girl proposed marriage to him on the spot”

Oxford Dictionary

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