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Meaning of PROPOSAL

Pronunciation:  pru'powzul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"
  2. [n]  an offer of marriage
  3. [n]  something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
 
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 Synonyms: marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, proposition
 
 See Also: advice, content, counterproposal, hypothesis, introduction, message, motion, offer, offering, presentation, proffer, question, re-introduction, speech act, subject matter, substance, suggestion

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pro*pos"al\, n. [From {Propose}.]
1. That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or
   acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions
   proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of
   peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make
   proposals of marriage. ``To put forth proposals for a
   book.'' --Macaulay.
2. (Law) The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an
   intended business transaction, which, with acceptance,
   constitutes a contract.
Syn: Proffer; tender; overture. See {Proposition}.
 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Dreaming that you are being proposed to indicates that you are merging a previously unknown aspect of yourself More directly, the dream suggests you are thinking about marriage or some serious long-term commitment/project/situation. Your reaction to the proposal indicates your true feelings about marriage or commitment.
 

 

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