proposal
Translation
proposal, suggestion, offer, marriage proposal
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suggestion, offer, plan
Etymology
From the verb 'propose', from Latin 'pro-' (forward) + 'ponere' (to put). Literally 'a thing put forward'.
Memory Tips
A 'proposal' is something you 'propose' or put forward for others to consider.