1. a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion
2. an offer of marriage
3. a formal written offer to provide goods or services at a stated price
Usage: business

Examples

• The committee will review the budget proposal next week.
• She made a proposal to change the company’s vacation policy.
• He got down on one knee to make his marriage proposal.
• The romantic proposal took place at sunset on the beach.
• Our firm submitted a proposal for the construction project.
• The city council rejected the proposal to build a new park.
• They’re considering several proposals from different contractors.