proposal
word
/pɹəˈpoʊzəɫ/
pruh-POH-zuhl
/pɹəpˈəʊzəl/
pruh-POH-zuhl
Definition
A proposal is a formal suggestion or plan for people to consider. It can also mean the act of asking someone to marry you.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'make', 'submit', 'accept', and 'reject' a 'proposal'. In work or academic contexts, it usually means a written plan. For marriage, people often say 'marriage proposal' or simply 'proposal' when the context is clear.
Spanish: propuesta - proposición (matrimonio)Portuguese (BR): proposta - pedido de casamentoPortuguese (PT): proposta - pedido de casamentoChinese (Simplified): 提议 - 方案 - 求婚Chinese (Traditional): 提議 - 方案 - 求婚Hindi: प्रस्ताव - योजना - शादी का प्रस्तावArabic: اقتراح - عرض - طلب زواجBengali: প্রস্তাব - প্রস্তাবনা (বিয়ের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: предложениеJapanese: 提案 - プロポーズ（結婚の申し込み）Vietnamese: đề xuất - lời cầu hônKorean: 제안 - 프로포즈(청혼)Turkish: teklif - öneriUrdu: تجویز - تجویزِ نکاحIndonesian: usulan - lamaran (pernikahan)
Example Sentences
The team discussed my proposal at the meeting.
basic
She wrote a proposal for a new school project.
basic
He said yes to her proposal.
basic
Your proposal looks solid, but the budget needs more detail.
natural
They rejected the proposal without explaining why.
natural
I wasn't expecting a proposal on vacation, but it was perfect.
natural