declare oneself vs propose

declare oneself and propose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
declare oneself	No	No	Yes	No
propose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, declare oneself and propose are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of declare oneself include offer, pop the question.

declare oneself (verb)	propose (verb)
ask (someone) to marry you	present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
	propose or intend
	make a proposal, declare a plan for something
	ask (someone) to marry you
	put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position