Definition of PROPOSAL

proposal

Plural: proposals

Noun

  • A plan or suggestion offered for acceptance.
  • something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
  • an offer of marriage
  • the act of making a proposal
    • "they listened to her proposal"
  • Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
  • A scheme or design.
  • Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
  • The terms or conditions proposed.
  • Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
  • The document on which such a thing is written.
  • Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
  • The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.
  • Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
  • The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

Examples

  • His PROPOSAL to trade tiles was met with skepticism by his Words With Friends opponent.
  • proposals for the construction of a new building
  • to make proposals for a treaty of peace

Origin / Etymology

From propose + -al.

Synonyms

marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, proposition, blueprint, design, overture, plan, plot, proffer, project, proposal, scheme, tender

Scrabble Score: 12

proposal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
proposal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
proposal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

proposal: valid Words With Friends Word