propose
A proposal is a formal plan or suggestion that is put forward for consideration by others. It is often a written document used in professional settings to describe a project, idea, or business deal.
Examples
3 of 5I have a proposal for where we should go on our summer holiday.
I have a plan for our summer vacation trip.
The manager asked the team to submit a formal proposal for the new project.
The boss asked the team to give a professional plan for the new work.
What do you think of my proposal to order pizza tonight?
What do you think of my idea to get pizza tonight?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'pro-posal' as a 'pro-fessional plan' that you 'pose' (put) in front of someone.
Quick Quiz
The committee will review your ___ for the new park next Tuesday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: proposal
Examples
I have a proposal for where we should go on our summer holiday.
everydayI have a plan for our summer vacation trip.
The manager asked the team to submit a formal proposal for the new project.
formalThe boss asked the team to give a professional plan for the new work.
What do you think of my proposal to order pizza tonight?
informalWhat do you think of my idea to get pizza tonight?
The graduate student is writing her research proposal this semester.
academicThe student is writing her study plan during this school term.
The company sent a business proposal to the potential new client.
businessThe company sent a work plan and price offer to the possible new customer.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
marriage proposal
an act of asking someone to marry you
project proposal
a detailed plan for a specific task
budget proposal
a plan for how money should be spent
Often Confused With
Purpose is the reason why you do something, while a proposal is the actual plan of what you want to do.
Propose is the verb (the action of suggesting), while proposal is the noun (the plan itself).
Usage Notes
Use 'proposal' when you have a structured plan to show a boss or client. It is more formal and detailed than a simple 'suggestion' or 'idea'.
Common Mistakes
English learners often say 'I made a propose'. You must use the noun form: 'I made a proposal' or use the verb alone: 'I proposed an idea'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'pro-posal' as a 'pro-fessional plan' that you 'pose' (put) in front of someone.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'propose', which comes from the Old French 'proposer' meaning to put forward or suggest.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western business culture, a written proposal is a standard requirement before any major contract is signed or a new project begins.
Quick Quiz
The committee will review your ___ for the new park next Tuesday.
Correct!
The correct answer is: proposal
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