Proposals: meaning, definitions and examples

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proposals

[ prəˈpəʊz(ə)l ]

^{Context #1}

business

Formal suggestions made for acceptance or rejection at a meeting.

Synonyms

plans, recommendations, suggestions

Examples of usage

The board will consider the proposals at the next meeting.
She presented her proposal for the new project.

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romantic

A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration by others.

Synonyms

declaration, offer, suggestion

Examples of usage

He finally worked up the courage to make a proposal of marriage.
The romantic proposal took place under the stars.

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business

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

Synonyms

advocate, recommend, suggest

Examples of usage

She proposed a new marketing strategy.
He proposed a resolution to the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "proposals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propostas

🇮🇳 प्रस्ताव

🇩🇪 Vorschläge

🇮🇩 usulan

🇺🇦 пропозиції

🇵🇱 propozycje

🇯🇵 提案 (ていあん)

🇫🇷 propositions

🇪🇸 propuestas

🇹🇷 öneriler

🇰🇷 제안 (제안)

🇸🇦 اقتراحات

🇨🇿 návrhy

🇸🇰 návrhy

🇨🇳 提议 (tíyì)

🇸🇮 predlogi

🇮🇸 tillögur

🇰🇿 ұсыныстар

🇬🇪 წინადადებები

🇦🇿 təkliflər

🇲🇽 propuestas

Word origin

The word 'proposal' originated from the Old French word 'propos' meaning 'purpose, plan'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to include both formal suggestions in business contexts and romantic gestures of love and commitment.

See also: proponent, proposal, proposer, proposition.