proposal

1 something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

2 an offer of marriage [syn: marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer]

3 the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal" [syn: proposition]

English

Etymology

to propose + -al

Noun

1. That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage.
2. The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

Synonyms

• proffer
• tender
• overture

Related terms

• proposition

Translations

Proposal may refer to:

• Proposal (business)
• Proposal of marriage
• Proposals (play), a play by Neil Simon
• "The Proposal", an episode from The O.C. television show

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