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proposal
noun pro·pos·al \prə-ˈpō-zəl\
: something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
: the act of presenting a plan, suggestion, etc., to a person or group of people
: the act of asking someone to marry you
Full Definition of PROPOSAL
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a : something proposed : suggestion b : offer; specifically : an offer of marriage
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First Known Use of PROPOSAL
circa 1640
Related to PROPOSAL
- Synonyms
- offer, proffer, proposition, suggestion
PROPOSAL Defined for Kids
proposal
noun pro·pos·al \prə-ˈpō-zəl\
Definition of PROPOSAL for Kids
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
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