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proposal

/pɹəˈpoʊzəl/noun3 syllables

Proposal means: an offer of marriage.

Synonyms for proposal12

noun, as in an offer of marriage

marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer

noun, as in the act of making a proposal

proposition

also used for proposal

overture, proffer, plot, blueprint, design, plan, project, tender

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What does proposal mean?3

noun

1

an offer of marriage

2

the act of making a proposal“they listened to her proposal”

3

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with proposal?1

three syllables

disposal
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Proposal in a sentence

  • I accept the proposal, but with some reservations.AlanF_US
  • To put it briefly, she turned down his proposal.darinmex
  • He asked her to marry him, which proposal she refused.unknown
  • She accepted his proposal, with her eyes full of tears.unknown
  • It was by no means unanimous, but your proposal was selected.pip
  • At first they rejected the proposal, but a clergyman urged them to accept.DJ_Saidez
  • If no one has a better proposal, let's get to work.marcelostockle
  • I can't agree to your proposal, since it is neither fair nor wise.AlanF_US

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Forms of proposal

as a noun

plural
proposals