1 general:: Phrase(s): propose to someone to suggest marriage to someone, usually a male to a female. • Guess who proposed to me last night? • Do you think that Sam will propose to Mary?, Phrase(s): propose something to someone to suggest something to someone. • I have an idea I would like to propose to you. • Sam wanted to propose a new plan to Sarah.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs