proposals

Meanings

• noun

  A formal suggestion for consideration or action

  - "He made a proposal to merge the two companies."
  - "The committee will discuss the proposals at their next meeting."

• noun

  An offer to marry

  - "He made a proposal of marriage to her."
  - "She accepted his proposal and they got married."

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Synonyms

overture , proffer , tender

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proposals
proposes , hopes , mopes , scopes

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Variants

List of all variants of proposals that leads to same result
proposal , proposals

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin propositum, past participle of propositus, 'placed before,' from proponere, 'to place before,' from pro 'for' + ponere 'to place'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in medieval Europe, a man would present his betrothed with a 'proposal ring' as a symbol of his intention to marry?

2. The term 'proposal' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in politics, business, and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bid: A proposal or offer made to buy or sell something at a specified price.

2. Counterproposal: A response to a proposal with an alternative proposal.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature and art, proposals often represent a turning point or a significant moment in a relationship or a business deal. In music, there are songs titled 'Proposal' or 'Marriage Proposal' that express the idea of asking for someone's hand in marriage.

How to Memorize "proposals"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making an offer or suggestion, such as a business deal or a marriage proposal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of an offer or suggestion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Proposals are offers, proposals are offers, proposals are offers' to help remember the definition.

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