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

City officials also previously discussed changing the fee structure around short-term rental licenses and preemptively blocking homeowners’ associations from declining proposals for new STRs, the city spokesperson previously told The Star. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Dec. 2025

The proposals are a key part of Abbott’s reelection campaign. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025

The tension began during a recent dinner outing with friends, where her sister joked about wanting a proposal soon. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

Texas is considering a groundbreaking proposal to provide every newborn with $1,000 invested in the stock market. —Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 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