查询结果:

v. 提出,提议,建议;提名,推荐;打算,计划;求婚    

拆分: pro-前,公开 + -pos-放置 + -e ⇒ 把观点放在公众面前 

例:
They proposed me as a candidate in the election. 他们提名我为候选人。 
I proposed a change in the rules. 我建议更改规则 
I’d like to propose a toast to the bride and groom. 我提议为新郎新娘的幸福乾杯！ 
propose marriage to a girl 向一个姑娘求婚 
I have already proposed to Sarah. 我已经向萨拉求婚。