proposal

Meanings

• Noun

  A formal suggestion or offer, typically one made by one person to another.

  - "He made a proposal to invest in a new business venture."
  - "The politician presented a proposal for a new tax law."

• Noun

  The act of asking someone to marry you.

  - "He got down on one knee and made a marriage proposal."
  - "She was surprised by her boyfriend's marriage proposal."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

overture , proffer , tender

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proposal
prose , pose , oppose , choose

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Variants

List of all variants of proposal that leads to same result
proposal , proposals

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Forms

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proposes, proposing, proposals

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Etymology

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From Old French 'proposer', meaning 'to suggest, offer'.

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Trivia

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1. A proposal can also refer to a formal offer to negotiate.

2. In some cultures, it is customary for the man to pay for the entire wedding if he makes the marriage proposal.

3. The term 'proposal' comes from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'to place before'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Business Proposal: A document that outlines a plan or project and is used to secure business.

2. Marriage Proposal: An offer or request for someone to marry you.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'proposal' is often used to refer to a marriage proposal. In business, a proposal is a formal document outlining a plan or project and is used to secure business.

How to Memorize "proposal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a speech or presentation to another person.
   - Visualize a document or contract being signed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of making an offer or suggestion.
   - Think of the word 'propose' and the meaning of the word 'suggest'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Proposals are offers, offers are proposals'.

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