proposal
/proposal/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion: A "proposal" is something that is formally suggested, often with details, for others to think about and decide upon.
- An offer of marriage: A "proposal" specifically refers to the act of asking someone to marry you.
- The act of proposing something: "Proposal" can also refer to the action or process of making a formal suggestion.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The committee will review your proposal next week.
- She accepted his marriage proposal.
- The proposal to build a new library was met with enthusiasm.
Advanced Usage
- "to put forward a proposal": to formally suggest a plan or idea.
- The senator put forward a proposal for tax reform.
- "a proposal for": a plan or suggestion concerning a specific subject.
- We are evaluating a proposal for a joint venture.
Variants and Related Words
- Propose (verb): To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
- He will propose a new strategy at the meeting.
- Proposition (noun): A statement or idea that is presented for consideration, often used in logic or business.
- It's an interesting business proposition.
Synonyms
- Suggestion: An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
- Offer: A presentation of something for acceptance or rejection.
- Plan: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Related Phrases
- "to have a proposal on the table": to have a formal suggestion currently being considered.
- There are three different proposals on the table for the new project.
- "to reject/accept a proposal": to refuse or agree to a formal suggestion.
- The board voted to accept the merger proposal.
Related Idioms
- "A marriage proposal": The specific act of asking someone to marry you.
- He got down on one knee for a traditional marriage proposal.
Noun
- the act of making a proposal
- they listened to her proposal
- an offer of marriage
- something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)