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

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s proposal would tighten the reins by making clawbacks mandatory, rather than at the discretion of the banks, according to people people familiar with the matter. —Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 4 May 2024

First up was the proposal to cut more than 2,000 unfilled positions — a reduction triggered, in large part, by expensive new salary agreements with the city workforce. —Los Angeles Times, 4 May 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