Definition

1. 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

1. the act of making a proposal
   • they listened to her proposal
2. an offer of marriage
3. something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)