Pronunciation

/prəˈpəʊzl/

Definitions

Noun

1. A suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion: The proposal was met with mixed reactions.
2. An offer or request to do something: He made a proposal to marry her.
3. A formal statement or document outlining a course of action: The company received multiple proposals for the new project.

Verb

1. To present or suggest an idea or plan: They will propose a new budget next week.
2. To make a marriage offer: He proposed to his girlfriend during a romantic dinner.

Phrases

• “Submit a proposal” means to send or present a suggestion or plan.
• “Propose a solution” suggests a way to resolve a problem.
• “She accepted his proposal” means she agreed to marry him.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The board members reviewed several proposals for the new building.”
• Verb: “He carefully prepared a proposal to expand the marketing team.”
• Verb (intransitive): “After months of dating, he finally proposed to her.”

Synonyms

• Suggestion
• Plan
• Idea
• Recommendation
• Intention
• Offer
• Request
• Proposal draft
• Application

Antonyms

• Rejection
• Denial
• Opposition
• Counter-proposal