proposal

noun

pro·​pos·​al prə-ˈpō-zəl 

1

: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration

2

a

: something proposed : suggestion

b

: offer

specifically : an offer of marriage

Synonyms

• offer
• proffer
• proposition
• suggestion

Examples of proposal in a Sentence

Everyone thought the proposal made sense.

The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.

They put forth a proposal to sell the company.

These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.

Recent Examples on the Web

Goodwin said the Sunshade Foundation is advocating for that mission to fly, and for the U.S. government and other agencies to consider their technological proposals. —Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024

The Charlotte Area Transit System held a series of community meetings this month as part of a plan to update the original LYNX Red Line proposal. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

proposal

noun

pro·​pos·​al prə-ˈpō-zəl 

1

: a stating or putting forward something for consideration

2

a

: something proposed : suggestion

b

: an offer of marriage