proposal

noun
UK: /prəˈpəʊ.zəl/
US: /prəˈpoʊ.zəl/

  1. A plan or suggestion, usually a formal, written one, put forward for consideration or discussion.

    1. I have a proposal for our next trip that everyone will like. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee reviewed the project proposal, focusing on budget and timeline concerns. [ ] [ ]

  2. An offer of marriage.

    1. His proposal was a surprise, but she happily accepted the ring. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was excited about the proposal and immediately started planning the wedding. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

suggestion plan scheme offer submission motion
proposal verb

  1. To suggest something for consideration or acceptance; to put forward a plan or idea.

    1. I proposal we order pizza for dinner tonight since we are tired. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the meeting, she decided to proposal a new marketing strategy to boost sales. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proposal" in English means: A plan or suggestion, usually a formal, written one, put forward for consideration or discussion., An offer of marriage..

The phonetic transcription of "proposal" is /prəˈpəʊ.zəl/ in British English and /prəˈpoʊ.zəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proposal": suggestion, plan, scheme, offer, submission, motion.

Example usage of "proposal": "I have a proposal for our next trip that everyone will like.". More examples on the page.