prəˈpōzəl, prōˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: propose + -al
1. : an act of putting forward or stating (a scheme, an offer, an intention) for consideration
sincere proposal of friendship
2.
a. : something put forward for consideration or acceptance : suggestion , motion
proposals for mutual disarmament
proposal to build a new bridge
legislative proposals
b. : an offer to perform or undertake something : bid
proposal of marriage
the union rejected the companies' wage proposals