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 of proposal

• 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 proposal unveiled Friday calls for the five-year-old agreement to be amended to ensure that those contingency funds can be used to cover the city’s costs in the event that other revenue is not enough to pay for certain city services provided during the Games. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

But the proposal recently hit a roadblock at the State Capitol. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 27 June 2026

The governor’s proposal will be on the November ballot, too, making OCPS officials worried that voters might be less inclined to re-approve the school property tax. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

While Saba has historically spurred positive changes in some CEFs, this specific proposal was deemed overreaching. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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