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 proposals are expected to limit money toward permanent housing in favor of more temporary shelters. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025

While in Congress, Goldman has supported raising taxes on wealthy people as well as the Green New Deal climate change proposal. —Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025

DeSantis has continued his call to slash property taxes in the state, a proposal that Democrats have assailed as an unnecessary move that could threaten the delivery of basic local services. —CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025

More recently, a Disney shareholder submitted a proposal calling for an independent review of the company’s accessibility practices. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 11 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