προαιρέομαι proairéomai

Meaning

to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend)

In the King James Version: purpose

Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι);

Where it is used

• 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.