A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
The President is to put forward new proposals for resolving the country's constitutionalcrisis. [+ for]
...the government's proposals to abolish free health care.
The Security Council has rejected the latest peace proposal.
Synonyms: suggestion, plan, programme, scheme More Synonyms of proposal
2. countable noun
A proposal is the act of asking someone to marry you.
After a three-weekend courtship, Pamela accepted Randolph's proposal of marriage. [+ of]
proposal in British English
(prəˈpəʊzəl)
noun
1.
the act of proposing
2.
something proposed, as a plan
3.
an offer, esp of marriage
proposal in American English
(prəˈpoʊzəl)
noun
1.
the act of proposing
2.
a plan, action, etc. proposed
3.
an offer of marriage
SYNONYMY NOTE: proposal refers to a plan, offer, etc. presented for acceptance or rejection [the proposal for a decrease in taxes was approved]; proposition, commonly used in place of , proposal with reference to business dealings and the like, in a strict sense applies to astatement, theorem, etc. set forth for argument, demonstration, proof, etc. [the proposition that all men are created equal]
proposal in Insurance
(prəpoʊzəl)
Word forms: (regular plural) proposals
noun
(Insurance: Sales and distribution)
A proposal is a request for insurance coverage submitted by a prospective client to an insurer.
The proposal usually includes sufficient facts for the insurer to determine whether or not hewishes to accept the risk.
A contract of marine insurance is concluded between the parties when the proposal is accepted by the insurer.
A proposal is a request for insurance coverage submitted by a prospective client to an insurer.
proposal form, proposer, refuse a proposal
COBUILD Collocations
proposal
draft proposals
marriage proposal
merger proposal
outline a proposal
radical proposal
reject a proposal
submit a proposal
takeover proposal
unworkable proposal
Examples of 'proposal' in a sentence
proposal
The planners rejected the initial proposal over concerns about the trees.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She has had a marriage proposal from the stands.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Government proposals to increase the number of grammar schools have increased pressure for them to become more socially inclusive.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
How would the new proposals work?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Does he realise you're waiting for a formal proposal?
The Sun (2016)
Under the government proposals, those found guilty could be jailed for life.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I made a clumsy proposal of marriage.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
YOUNG criminals who film offences to post them on social media face stiffer punishments under new proposals.
The Sun (2016)
SHOPPERS could be ripped off under proposals to offer credit card repayment plans at checkouts, experts say.
The Sun (2016)
But student unions searching for the next left-field idea for freshers week activities were offered an unusual proposal yesterday: how about some lectures?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There ought not to be any real controversy about this proposal.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The government will consider these proposals carefully as to whether they offer sufficient protection of our priorities.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We will look at any proposals the government comes forward with.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
She is still bombarded with marriage proposals from fellow power brokers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Tucked into the revised proposals are plans to criminalise squatting.
The Sun (2011)
This proposal was rejected by an influential set of bondholders.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These are only proposals for a new fisheries policy.
The Sun (2011)
The indicative proposal included a partial cash alternative.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
That would allow it to submit a formal takeover proposal.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But other head teachers are less enthusiastic about the proposals.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Government proposals would remove restrictions on websites that allow vendors to advertise direct to the public.
The Sun (2012)
Ministers could also be handed the power to push through planning proposals for a new town.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The press card proposal was rejected after objections from unions and some broadcasters.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The news of proposals for a new royal yacht was interesting.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The budget included proposals to help parents who receive universal credit.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is thought to be aiming to table a formal proposal next week.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The city that is quickest to offer definite stadium proposals looks most likely to win the team over.
The Sun (2014)
Last week the association put forward proposals for a further overhaul of how charges are presented to investors.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But we also offered some proposals for saving that would not have raised enough money to cover our promises.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But this has been used as a peg on which to hang a wide range of unconnected constitutional reform proposals.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It put forward the proposals after receiving thousands of complaints from consumers who said that they had experienced problems switching providers.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Two years ago, the messages included a marriage proposal.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Today the Sentencing Council publishes proposals for how people convicted of fraud offences should be sentenced.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The Lisbon treaty is the one European constitutional proposal still on the table.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In other languages
proposal
British English: proposal /prəˈpəʊzl/ NOUN
A proposal is a suggestion or plan, often a formal or written one.
...the government's proposal to stop free health care.
American English: proposal
Arabic: عَرْض
Brazilian Portuguese: proposta
Chinese: 提议
Croatian: prijedlog
Czech: návrh
Danish: forslag
Dutch: voorstel
European Spanish: propuesta
Finnish: ehdotus
French: proposition
German: Vorschlag
Greek: πρόταση
Italian: proposta
Japanese: 提案
Korean: 제안
Norwegian: forslag
Polish: propozycja
European Portuguese: proposta
Romanian: propunere
Russian: предложение
Latin American Spanish: propuesta
Swedish: förslag
Thai: ข้อเสนอ
Turkish: öneri
Ukrainian: пропозиція
Vietnamese: đề xuất
All related terms of 'proposal'
proposal form
a form filled out by a person applying for insurance
merger proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
marriage proposal
A proposal is the act of asking someone to marry you.
radical proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
takeover proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
outline a proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
refuse a proposal
If an insurer refuses a proposal , it does not agree to underwrite a risk proposed by a potential client .
reject a proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
submit a proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
unworkable proposal
A proposal is a plan or an idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon.
Chinese translation of 'proposal'
proposal
(prəˈpəuzl)
n(c)
(= plan) 提案 (tí'àn) (个(個), gè)
(also proposal of marriage) 求婚 (qiúhūn)
(noun)
Definition
a suggestion put forward for consideration
the government's proposals to abolish free health care
Synonyms
suggestion
I have lots of suggestions for the park's future.
plan
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
programme
the programme for reform outlined by the Soviet President
scheme
a private pension scheme
offer
She has refused all offers of help.
terms
design
They drew up the design in a week.
project
a local development project
bid
He made an agreed takeover bid of £351 million.
motion
The conference is now debating the motion.
recommendation
The committee's recommendations are unlikely to be made public.
tender
Builders will be asked to submit a tender for the work.
presentation
the presentation of the government's economic report
proposition
I want to make you a business proposition.
overture
proffer
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bid
Definition
an offer of a specified amount
He made an agreed takeover bid of £351 million.
Synonyms
offer,
price,
attempt,
amount,
advance,
proposal,
sum,
tender,
proposition,
submission
in the sense of design
Definition
a sketch, plan, or preliminary drawing
They drew up the design in a week.
Synonyms
plan,
drawing,
model,
scheme,
proposal,
draft,
outline,
representation,
sketch,
prototype,
blueprint,
depiction,
delineation,
scale drawing
in the sense of motion
Definition
a formal proposal to be discussed and voted on in a debate or meeting
The conference is now debating the motion.
Synonyms
proposal,
suggestion,
recommendation,
proposition,
submission
Synonyms of 'proposal'
proposal
Explore 'proposal' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of offer
Definition
something that is offered
She has refused all offers of help.
Synonyms
proposal,
suggestion,
proposition,
submission,
attempt,
endeavour,
overture
in the sense of plan
Definition
a method thought out for doing or achieving something
She met her creditors to propose a plan for making repayments.
Synonyms
scheme,
system,
design,
idea,
programme,
project,
proposal,
strategy,
method,
suggestion,
procedure,
plot,
device,
scenario,
proposition,
contrivance
in the sense of presentation
the presentation of the government's economic report
Synonyms
submission,
offering,
tabling,
proposal,
delivery,
introduction,
tendering,
proffering
in the sense of programme
the programme for reform outlined by the Soviet President
Synonyms
plan,
scheme,
strategy,
procedure,
project,
plan of action
in the sense of project
Definition
a proposal or plan
a local development project
Synonyms
scheme,
plan,
job,
idea,
design,
programme,
campaign,
operation,
activity,
proposal,
venture,
enterprise,
undertaking,
occupation,
proposition,
plan of action
in the sense of proposition
Definition
a proposal or offer
I want to make you a business proposition.
Synonyms
proposal,
plan,
suggestion,
scheme,
bid,
motion,
recommendation
in the sense of recommendation
The committee's recommendations are unlikely to be made public.
Synonyms
advice,
proposal,
suggestion,
counsel,
guidance,
exhortation (formal),
urging
in the sense of scheme
Definition
a systematic plan for a course of action
a private pension scheme
Synonyms
plan,
programme,
strategy,
system,
design,
project,
theory,
proposal,
device,
tactics,
course of action,
contrivance
in the sense of tender
Definition
a formal offer to supply specified goods or services at a stated cost or rate
Builders will be asked to submit a tender for the work.