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Proposal

Definition

The term "proposal" describes a formal suggestion, plan, or idea put forward for consideration, or an offer of marriage.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

American English

IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈpoʊ.zəl/
Respelling: pruh-POH-zuhl

British English

IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈpəʊ.zəl/
Respelling: pruh-POH-zuhl

Etymology

The word "proposal" originates from the Latin "proponere," meaning "to set forth" or "suggest," through Old French "propos," and entered Middle English in the 15th century.

Derivatives

Propose (verb)
Proposer (noun)
Proposed (adjective)
Proposing (verb, present participle)
Proposable (adjective, rare)

Synonyms

Suggestion
Plan
Offer

Antonyms

Rejection
Opposition
None

Usage

The term "proposal" is used in professional, personal, and romantic contexts. For example: "The board reviewed the project proposal," or "He made a proposal of marriage."

Related Terms

Suggestion: A recommendation or idea for consideration.
Plan: A detailed outline or strategy for action.
Offer: An expression of readiness to do something or give something.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

A formal suggestion or plan: Refers to an idea or scheme put forward for discussion or action.
- Example: "The architect presented a proposal for the new building design."
An offer of marriage: Refers to the act of asking someone to marry.
- Example: "His romantic proposal surprised her."
A document outlining a plan: Refers to a written statement detailing a project or idea for approval.
- Example: "The grant application required a detailed proposal."

proposal

The architect presented a proposal for the new building design.

His romantic proposal surprised her.

The grant application required a detailed proposal.

🇨🇳 Mandarin

建议 (Proposal as in suggestion): Jiànyì
IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕjɛn˨˩˦ i˥˥/
Respelling in English: Jian-yi

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求婚 (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Qiúhūn
IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕʰjow̯˧˥ xwən˨˩˦/
Respelling in English: Qiu-hun

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🇮🇳 Hindi

सुझाव (Proposal as in suggestion): Sujhav
IPA Pronunciation: /sʊd͡ʒʱaːʋ/
Respelling in English: Su-jhav

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आवेदन (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Aavedan
IPA Pronunciation: /aːʋed̪an̪/
Respelling in English: Aa-ve-dan

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🇪🇸 Spanish

Propuesta (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /propw'esta/
Respelling in English: Pro-pwes-ta

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Pedida de mano (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /pe'diða ðe mano/
Respelling in English: Pe-di-da de mano

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🇫🇷 French

Proposition (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /pʁɔ.po.zi.sjɔ̃/
Respelling in English: Pro-po-zi-sion

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Demande en mariage (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /də.mɑ̃.de ɑ̃ ma.ʁjaʒ/
Respelling in English: De-man-de en ma-ri-yazh

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🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic

اقتراح (Proposal as in suggestion): Iqtarah
IPA Pronunciation: /iq.ta.raːħ/
Respelling in English: Iq-ta-rah

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عرض الزواج (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Arad alzawaj
IPA Pronunciation: /ʕa.rad al.zawaːdʒ/
Respelling in English: A-rad al-zawaj

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🇧🇩 Bengali

প্রস্তাব (Proposal as in suggestion): Prastab
IPA Pronunciation: /proʃt̪ab/
Respelling in English: Pro-stab

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বিবাহ প্রস্তাব (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Bibah prastab
IPA Pronunciation: /bibah proʃt̪ab/
Respelling in English: Bi-bah pro-stab

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🇷🇺 Russian

Предложение (Proposal as in suggestion): Predlozhenie
IPA Pronunciation: /prʲɪdloʂɨnʲɪje/
Respelling in English: Pre-dlo-zhe-nie

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Предложение руки и сердца (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Predlozhenie ruki i serdtsa
IPA Pronunciation: /prʲɪdloʂɨnʲɪje rukʲi i sʲɪrdt͡sa/
Respelling in English: Pre-dlo-zhe-nie ru-ki i ser-dtsa

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🇵🇹 Portuguese

Proposta (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /pɾo'pɔʃtɐ/
Respelling in English: Pro-pos-ta

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Pedido de casamento (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /'peðidu dʒi kɐzɐ'mẽtu/
Respelling in English: Pe-di-du de ka-za-men-to

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🇮🇩 Indonesian

Usulan (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /usulan/
Respelling in English: U-su-lan

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Lamaran (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /lamaran/
Respelling in English: La-ma-ran

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🇩🇪 German

Vorschlag (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɐ̯ʃlaːk/
Respelling in English: Vor-shlag

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Heiratsantrag (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪʁaʦˌʔan.tʁaːk/
Respelling in English: Hai-rats-an-trag

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🇯🇵 Japanese

提案 (Proposal as in suggestion): Teian
IPA Pronunciation: /te̞ia̠n/
Respelling in English: Tei-an

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プロポーズ (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Puropōzu
IPA Pronunciation: /pu̞ɾopo̞ːzɨ̞/
Respelling in English: Pu-ro-po-zu

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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

Đề xuất (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /ɗe˧ˀ˨ʔ sʷət˦ˀ˥/
Respelling in English: De xuat

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Lời cầu hôn (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /lɔj˨˩ kəːw˦ˀ˥ hɔːn˧˥/
Respelling in English: Loi cau hon

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🇰🇷 Korean

제안 (Proposal as in suggestion): Je-an
IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕe.an/
Respelling in English: Je-an

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청혼 (Proposal as in marriage proposal): Cheonghon
IPA Pronunciation: /t͡ɕʰʌŋ.ho̞n/
Respelling in English: Cheong-hon

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🇹🇷 Turkish

Öneri (Proposal as in suggestion)
IPA Pronunciation: /œneɾi/
Respelling in English: O-neri

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Evlilik teklifi (Proposal as in marriage proposal)
IPA Pronunciation: /evliːlik tek'lifi/
Respelling in English: Ev-li-lik tek-li-fi

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Proposal

Definition

Proposal is a noun that typically refers to a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Parts of Speech

"Proposal" is primarily used as a noun.

Pronunciation

IPA Pronunciation: /prəˈpoʊzəl/ in American English and /prəˈpəʊzəl/ in British English.
Respelling: American (pruh-POH-zuhl), British (pruh-POHZ-uhl).

Etymology

The term "proposal" comes from the Latin "propositum" which means 'something proposed'. It entered the English language in the 14th century through Old French "proposer".

Derivatives

Proposer
Propose
Proposed
Unproposed
Re-proposal

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

Suggestion
Offer
Plan

Antonyms

Refusal
Dissuasion
Discouragement

Usage and Related Terms

Usage:

The committee will review the proposal for the new park next week.
He made a marriage proposal.

Related terms:

Proposer
Propose
Proposed

Detailed Definition

As a noun, "proposal" is a suggestion or plan, especially a formal or written one, for consideration or action. It can refer to a range of suggestions or plans, from governmental policies and business strategies to marriage proposals.

Examples: