The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PROPOSE
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What does PROPOSE mean?
PROPOSE noun- An objective or aim.
- To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
- (sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
- To intend.
- To talk; to converse.
- To set forth.