noun

proposal

proposal, suggestion, offer, marriage proposal

He made a business proposal to the company.

He made a business proposal to the company.

She accepted his marriage proposal.

She accepted his marriage proposal.

a proposal for ((sth.)) He made a proposal for a new park.

a proposal to ((do sth.)) The proposal to build a new road was rejected.

Synonyms: suggestion, offer, plan

From the verb 'propose', from Latin 'pro-' (forward) + 'ponere' (to put). Literally 'a thing put forward'.

A 'proposal' is something you 'propose' or put forward for others to consider.

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