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

Its more consequential proposal, however, is a new approach to calculating wool’s carbon footprint that produces dramatically lower results than conventional life-cycle assessments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

But look even a little closely, and this proposal does a lot to address many of the most pressing issues with current MLS regular season and postseason competition. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

McKay said the next step for the proposal would be to meet with the city about the early plans, then file a formal application to kick off the city’s approvals process, with opportunities for the public to weigh in. — Rose Evans august 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

The proposal, developed through years of scientific planning, would also protect areas important to krill and the predators that depend on them. — Kim S. Bernard, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 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