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Proposal: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：formal suggestion (proposal)
proposal
/prəˈpoʊzəl/
n.
A formal plan or suggestion written down for people to consider, discuss, or decide on.
formal suggestion
➕
/ˈfɔːrməl səˈdʒɛstʃən/
n.
A written or presented plan that is formally submitted for consideration, discussion, or decision.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'proponere' (to set forth). 'pro-' (forward) + 'pose' (to place) + '-al' (noun suffix).
💡 Mnemonic
PROpose + AL: A PROfessional ALways submits a proposal.
📖 Example
During the meeting, Sarah presented a detailed proposal for improving employee benefits.
In the meeting, Sarah introduced a comprehensive plan to enhance employee benefits.
🔗 Collocations
submit a proposal – to formally present a plan for consideration
draft a proposal – to write a preliminary version of a plan
approve a proposal – to officially accept a plan
🔄 Synonyms
suggestion (n.) – an idea or plan put forward for consideration
plan (n.) – a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
offer (n.) – a proposal presented for acceptance or rejection
🌱 Derivatives
propose (v.) – to put forward a plan or suggestion
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'proponere', meaning to set forth. Now key in business for formal plans and in social contexts for marriage offers.
Meaning 2：marriage offer (proposal)
proposal
/prəˈpoʊzəl/
n.
The special moment when someone asks another person to marry them.
marriage offer
➕
/ˈmærɪdʒ ˈɔːfər/
n.
The act of asking someone to marry you, often in a romantic or formal manner.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
He got down on one knee and made his proposal under the stars.
He knelt on one knee and asked her to marry him beneath the starry sky.
🔗 Collocations
make a proposal – to ask someone to marry you
accept a proposal – to say yes to a marriage offer
reject a proposal – to decline a marriage offer
🔄 Synonyms
marriage proposal (n.) – a formal offer of marriage
engagement request (n.) – a request for someone to become engaged
🌱 Derivatives
propose (v.) – to ask someone to marry you
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