make a motion vs propose

make a motion and propose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
make a motion	No	No	Yes	No
propose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, propose is a hypernym of make a motion; that is, propose is a word with a broader meaning than make a motion:

Other hypernyms of make a motion include advise, suggest.

make a motion (verb)	propose (verb)
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting	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