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proposal Meaning & Definition

/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/

What Does Proposal Mean?

As a noun, proposal means Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance. It is also used to mean A scheme or design.

Quick Facts About Proposal

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//pɹəˈpoʊzəl//
Syllables1
Synonymsmarriage proposal, marriage offer and proposal of marriage
Pluralproposals

Proposal Definition (Noun)

  1. Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.

    I have no quarrel with their proposals for the construction of the new building.

  2. A scheme or design.

    I have no quarrel with their proposals for the construction of the new building.

  3. The terms or conditions proposed.

    to make proposals for a treaty of peace

  4. The document on which such a thing is written.
  5. The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.
  6. The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

Synonyms of Proposal

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Antonyms of Proposal

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Proposal in a Sentence

I have no quarrel with their proposals for the construction of the new building.

to make proposals for a treaty of peace

Word Forms & Grammar

proposal (plural proposals)

Words That Rhyme With Proposal

Origin of Proposal

From propose + -al.

How Do You Say Proposal?

You say proposal as //pɹəˈpoʊzəl//. It has 1 syllable.

Proposal: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is proposal?

Proposal is a noun.

What is another word for proposal?

Close synonyms of proposal are marriage proposal, marriage offer and proposal of marriage. See the full list of proposal synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of proposal?

The plural of proposal is proposals.

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