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

• suggestion
• offer

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

The tentative proposal for new financing would have Southern Bancorp and the Enterprise Community Loan Fund extend up to $6 million so the housing authority can resolve the foreclosure lawsuit and make improvements to units. —Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025

The proposal comes as the nation has grappled with how to remember Kirk's life and legacy. —Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025

The proposal follows an announcement on a new $100,000 fee associated with certain H-1B visa applications. —Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025

Bauman's resolution, if approved by the council and Mayor Johnson, would give developers a new opportunity to respond to a request for proposals. —Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for proposal

• disposal
• petrosal
• serosal
• counterproposal

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