noun

proposal

pruh-POH-zuhl

noun

A plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider.

"The committee will vote on the proposal next week."

"She submitted a detailed proposal for the new marketing campaign."

An offer of marriage.

"He planned an elaborate proposal on the beach at sunset."

How to Use Proposal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA plan put forward for consideration, or specifically an offer of marriage.

Common pairings

submit a proposal marriage proposal business proposal

proposals plural

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The committee will vote on the _____ next week.

From propose + -al, following the pattern of turning a verb into a noun for the thing proposed.

disposal