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单词 proposal
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proposal

noun

pro·​pos·​al prə-ˈpō-zəl How to pronounce proposal (audio)
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically : an offer of marriage

Synonyms

  • offer
  • proffer
  • proposition
  • suggestion
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Example Sentences

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 Under the proposal, all chargers installed in 2022 would qualify for a full waiver of domestic sourcing requirements. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 The funds would have to spent in the period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, under this proposal. Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2022 Under the proposal, a minimum of 25% of units in every apartment building in unincorporated Cobb with four or more units would need internal inspections each year. Taylor Croft, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Nearly 30 more trees will be saved at Brackenridge Park under a new proposal from the city, but the plan still may not be enough for nearby residents. Scott Huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Sep. 2022 The decision comes after hundreds of Whitefish Bay residents signed a petition asking the village to consider an alternative proposal to reopen Fox Bay. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2022 Once the sun started setting, a gentleman set up an elaborate proposal on the walkway— placing photographs of him and his significant other around a heart made of roses. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2022 For prospective members, that uncommon opportunity to recoup such a steep initial fee sets up an attractive proposal. Laura Neilson, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 An outside proposal that failed would have enabled shareholders who held 3% or more of Tesla’s stock for at least three years to have a say in director nominations. Lucy Brewster, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

proposal

noun

pro·​pos·​al prə-ˈpō-zəl How to pronounce proposal (audio)
1
: an act of stating or putting forward something for consideration Problems led to the proposal of a new law.
2
: something suggested : plan
3
: an offer of marriage

proposal

noun

as in suggestion
something which is presented for consideration the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • suggestion
  • offer
  • proposition
  • plan
  • recommendation
  • idea
  • project
  • counterproposal
  • proffer
  • bid
  • nomination
  • strategy
  • presentation
  • arrangement
  • overture
  • motion
  • submission
  • theory
  • counteroffer
  • countersuggestion
  • system
  • thought
  • submittal
  • tender
  • layout
  • conception
  • advancement
  • notion
  • plot
  • game
  • ground plan
  • line
  • feeler
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