mean vs propose

propose vs mean

mean is a noun but propose is not a noun.

mean is an adjective but propose is not an adjective.

mean and propose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
propose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, propose is a hyponym of mean; that is, propose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:

mean: have in mind as a purpose
propose: propose or intend

Other hyponyms of mean include design, be after, plan, aim, purport, purpose.

mean (noun)	propose (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

mean (adjective)	propose (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality

mean (verb)	propose (verb)
have in mind as a purpose	present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.
intend to refer to	propose or intend
destine or designate for a certain purpose	make a proposal, declare a plan for something
mean or intend to express or convey	ask (someone) to marry you
denote or connote	put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance

Difference between mean and propose

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