proposition

²proposition

verb

proposi·tionedproposi·tion·ing \-ˈzi-sh(ə-)niŋ\

Definition of PROPOSITION

transitive verb

: to make a proposal to; especially : to suggest sexual intercourse to

Examples of PROPOSITION

1. He was propositioned by a prostitute.
2. He got drunk and propositioned a woman sitting next to him in the bar.

First Known Use of PROPOSITION

1924

Rhymes with PROPOSITION

first edition, in addition, in commission, on commission, Ordovician, precondition, requisition, rescue mission, text edition, trade edition