proposal

[pruh-poh-zuhl] / prəˈpoʊ zəl /

NOUN

suggestion, presentation for action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bid idea motion offer outline overture plan program project proposition recommendation scheme

STRONG

angle design feeler layout pass picture pitch proffer scenario setup tender terms

WEAK

big idea brain child game plan

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemnation refusal

Example Sentences

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Kelly James, a resident who lives nearby, called the proposal a “water grab.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dmitriev previously met them in Florida and relayed proposals to Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jacob said the surprise proposal was three weeks in the planning, though he had started looking at engagement rings in late September.

From BBC

In England, the government previously ran a consultation on deer management proposals, however its conclusions remain unpublished.

From BBC

The Kremlin said it was analysing proposals brought back from the US by a Russian envoy.

From BBC