proposal
gb/pɹəpˈoʊzəl/ us/pɹəpˈoʊzəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 1000
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
entity
1
formal suggestion or plan
An idea or plan that someone suggests for others to think about or decide on.
Модель уживання:
a proposal for [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'proposal' with 'proposition'. While similar, 'proposition' can sound more formal in business or academic contexts and may carry additional meanings.
Синоніми
suggestion (Less formal and can be casual, while 'proposal' often implies a more structured or official idea.)
|
offer (Implies presenting something for acceptance, but may not always involve a detailed plan.)
Антоніми
withdrawal (The act of removing a suggestion or plan from consideration.)
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refusal (The act of rejecting a suggestion or plan.)
Словосполучення
make a proposal
|accept a proposal
|reject a proposal
|business proposal
|marriage proposal
Теми
business
|politics
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The committee reviewed the proposal before making a decision.
- She submitted a proposal for a new community park.
- His proposal to change the schedule was met with approval.
- We are considering your proposal to expand the business.
- The council voted against the housing proposal.
Навчальні приклади
- I sent my proposal to the teacher.
- We talked about his proposal to move the meeting.
- She made a proposal to start a new club.
- The boss liked my proposal.
- They said yes to our proposal.
Іменник
A2
action
2
marriage request
When someone asks another person to marry them.
Модель уживання:
a proposal of marriage
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with general suggestions. In this context, 'proposal' specifically means asking for marriage.
Синоніми
engagement request (A descriptive phrase rather than a single common synonym, more formal and explicit.)
Антоніми
breakup (Ending a romantic relationship, opposite in intent to proposing marriage.)
Словосполучення
marriage proposal
|romantic proposal
|accept a proposal
|turn down a proposal
Теми
relationships
|emotions
|daily_life
Приклади
- He surprised her with a marriage proposal at dinner.
- Her proposal was so touching that he immediately said yes.
- They announced their engagement after the proposal.
- The beach was the perfect place for his romantic proposal.
- She turned down his marriage proposal.
Навчальні приклади
- He made a marriage proposal.
- She said yes to his proposal.
- I saw his romantic proposal on TV.
- They are happy after the proposal.
- Her proposal was in the park.
Граматика
Словникова форма
proposal
IPA
GB/pɹəpˈoʊzəl/
US/pɹəpˈoʊzəl/
Склади й наголос
pro - pos - al (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pos)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: proposal
- Plural: proposal, proposals
Споріднені слова
Forms
proposals
noun
Core family
propose
verb B1
Related words
proposer
noun
proposition
noun B2
Advanced or less common
counterproposal
noun
Вирази
business proposal
1/bˈɪznɪs pɹəpˈoʊzəl/
fixed phrase
formal business plan suggestion
A detailed plan for a business idea that you give to someone for approval or support.
Приклади
- She prepared a business proposal for the investors.
- The company rejected his business proposal.
marriage proposal
1/mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ pɹəpˈoʊzəl/
fixed phrase
asking someone to marry you
When someone asks another person to be their husband or wife.
Приклади
- His marriage proposal was a complete surprise.
- They celebrated their engagement after the marriage proposal.