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

• offer
• proffer
• proposition
• suggestion

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

Harvard economist and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers fears Trump’s economic proposals and penchant for trade wars could lead to a serious bout of stagflation—the toxic combination of high inflation and low growth that wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy in the 1970s. —Alena Botros, Fortune, 22 June 2024

The professional-services company involved its proposal writers in designing and testing the tool, and did extensive demos and training for the roughly 1,500 employees using it. —Kevin J. Delaney, TIME, 21 June 2024

The proposal also maintains travel restrictions on doctors and other professionals in Cuba, citing the need to protect the workforce. —Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024

Diplomatic finger-pointing grew more public as several pledges to increase aid failed to materialize and one cease-fire proposal after another faltered, in some cases, administration officials hinted, because of the prime minister’s political maneuvering. —Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 21 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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