Proposal: meaning, definitions and examples

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proposal

 

[ prษ™หˆpษ™สŠzษ™l ]

Context #1 | Noun

business

a formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration by others

Synonyms

plan, recommendation, suggestion

Examples of usage

  • The board will vote on the proposal next week.
  • She submitted a proposal for a new marketing strategy.
Context #2 | Noun

romantic relationship

an offer of marriage

Synonyms

engagement offer, marriage proposal

Examples of usage

  • He got down on one knee and made a proposal.
  • She said yes to his proposal.
Context #3 | Noun

government

a formal suggestion or recommendation made by a government or other body

Synonyms

motion, recommendation, suggestion

Examples of usage

  • The proposal to increase taxes was met with opposition.
  • The committee reviewed the proposal before making a decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "proposal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proposta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorschlag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ proposal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฟะพะทะธั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ propozycja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๆกˆ (ใฆใ„ใ‚ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท proposition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ propuesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถneri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์•ˆ (je-an)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‚ุชุฑุงุญ (iqtirah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกvrh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกvrh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ่ฎฎ (tรญyรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predlog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tillaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‹ะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (ts'inadadeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™klif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ propuesta

Word origin

The word 'proposal' originated from the Latin word 'propositio', meaning 'a statement or proposal'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration. The concept of proposing marriage dates back centuries, with different cultural customs and traditions. In government settings, proposals are essential for decision-making processes and policy changes.

See also: proponent, proposals, proposer, proposition.