propose vs mean

mean vs propose

propose is not a noun while mean is a noun.

propose is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

propose and mean both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of propose include intend, think.

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

propose (adjective)	mean (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

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

Difference between propose and mean

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