Proposal: meaning, definitions and examples
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proposal
[ prษหpษสzษl ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น proposta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Vorschlag
๐ฎ๐ฉ proposal
- usulan
- tawaran
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฟะพะทะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ propozycja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆก (ใฆใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท proposition
๐ช๐ธ propuesta
๐น๐ท รถneri
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ (je-an)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฑุงุญ (iqtirah)
๐จ๐ฟ nรกvrh
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกvrh
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฎฎ (tรญyรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ predlog
๐ฎ๐ธ tillaga
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแแแแ (ts'inadadeba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษklif
๐ฒ๐ฝ propuesta
Etymology
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.