proposal

[prəˈpəʊz(ə)l]

proposal Definition

• 1. a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others
• 2. an offer of marriage

Using proposal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proposal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company submitted a proposal for the new project.

• Example

  He made a proposal to his girlfriend last night and she said yes!

• Example

  The proposal was met with mixed reactions from the board members.

• Example

  The government is considering a proposal to increase taxes on luxury goods.

proposal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for proposal

• plan
• suggestion
• recommendation
• offer
• proffer

Antonyms for proposal

• rejection
• refusal

Idioms Using proposal

• put forward a proposal

  to suggest an idea or plan for consideration

  Example

  He put forward a proposal for a new marketing strategy.

• marriage proposal

  an offer of marriage

  Example

  He finally worked up the courage to make a marriage proposal to his girlfriend.

• proposal of marriage

  an offer of marriage

  Example

  He made a proposal of marriage to his longtime girlfriend.

Phrases with proposal

• marriage proposal

  an offer of marriage

  Example

  He got down on one knee and made a marriage proposal.

• business proposal

  a formal document that outlines a proposed business arrangement between two companies

  Example

  The company submitted a business proposal to their potential partner.

• research proposal

  a document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia

  Example

  She submitted a research proposal to the university's research committee.

Origins of proposal

from Old French 'propos', meaning 'proposal'

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Summary: proposal in Brief

A 'proposal' [prəˈpəʊz(ə)l] is a formal or written plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others. It can refer to a wide range of contexts, from business proposals to research proposals, as well as an offer of marriage. Examples include 'The company submitted a proposal for the new project.' and 'He made a proposal to his girlfriend last night and she said yes!'.