propose vs pick out

propose and pick out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
propose	No	No	Yes	No
pick out	No	No	Yes	No

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

propose: put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
pick out: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

Other hypernyms of propose include choose, select, take.

propose (verb)	pick out (verb)
present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
propose or intend	detect with the senses
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