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

Some support certain safety proposals at the federal, state, and even international levels. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Discretion should be an operating practice rather than language in a proposal. — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

On August 13, the board again approved the two-year shutdown and $250 million renovation, with this latest proposal coming not even one month later. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Amodei’s other proposals included working with democracies to set safety standards and finding ways to ensure Chinese entities also comply. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 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