An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from M.Fr. poposer, from → pro- “forth,” + poser “put, place,” → position.

Etymology (PE): Farâhelidan, from farâ-, → pro-, + helidan, heštan “to place, put” from Mid.Pers. hištan, hilidan “to let, set, leave, abandon,” Parthian Mid.Pers. hyrz; O.Pers. hard- “to send forth,” ava.hard- “to abandon;”
Av. harəz- “to discharge, send out; to filter;” hərəzaiti “releases, shoots;” cf. Skt. srj- “to let go or fly, throw, cast, emit, put forth;” Pali sajati “to let loose, send forth.”