No. 947 in French
proposer
"Proposer" means "to suggest" or "to offer."
In a sentence
Je vais proposer une solution au problème.
I will propose a solution to the problem.
Here, 'proposer' means 'to propose', used in the sense of suggesting a plan or idea as a solution.
Il m'a proposé de l'accompagner.
He proposed me to accompany him.
In this sentence, 'proposer' is used in the sense of offering or suggesting an action involving the recipient.
Elle a proposé ses services pour aider à l'organisation.
She offered her services to assist with the organization.
Here, 'proposer' implies volunteering or offering assistance or service.
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