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/pʁɔ.po.zi.sjɔ̃/
Translation
proposal, offer, suggestion
Word origin
From Latin propositio ('a setting forth'), from proponere ('to put forward').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- propositio
- English cognates
- proposition, propose, purpose
Grammar
Examples
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His proposal was accepted without discussion.
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The manager's proposals are interesting.
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He turned down our offer.
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These proposals call for a great deal of money.
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I am making you a simple offer.
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