select vs propose

propose vs select

select is an adjective but propose is not an adjective.

select and propose both are verbs.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of select include empanel, impanel, panel, anoint, field, sieve, sift, draw, dial, go, plump, pick, elect, excerpt, extract, take out, cull out, winnow, cream off, skim off, pick over, sieve out, assign, set apart, specify, single out, think of, define, determine, fix, limit, set, specify, adopt, espouse, follow, screen, screen out, sieve, sort, vote in, elect, nominate, vote.

select (adjective)	propose (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade

select (verb)	propose (verb)
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives	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

Difference between select and propose

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