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- pronunciation:
- pr
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a suggested plan.
- synonyms:
- offer, proposition, suggestion
- similar words:
- conception, design, idea, invitation, plan, program, prospectus, recommendation, scheme
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| definition 2: |
the act of offering a suggestion.
- synonyms:
- recommendation, suggestion
- similar words:
- offer, proffer
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| definition 3: |
an offer of or request for marriage.
- synonyms:
- offer
- similar words:
- suit
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| related words: |
approach, bid, bill, intention, motion, nomination, offer, overture, tender |
adjective + (n.)proposal
alternative,
ambitious,
balanced,
bipartisan,
bold,
competing,
comprehensive,
concrete,
congressional,
controversial,
detailed,
indecent,
initial,
innovative,
legislative,
modest,
original,
radical,
revised,
specific,
statutory,
sweeping
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verb + (n.)proposal
accept,
adopt,
approve,
criticize,
defeat,
discuss,
draft,
endorse,
favor,
formulate,
object,
oppose,
outline,
present,
reject,
review,
submit,
support,
unveil,
veto,
vote,
withdraw
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(n.)proposal
+ verb
abolish, advance, aim, amend, ban, circulate, debate, eliminate, enact, expand, float, fund, implement, limit, modify, overhaul, reform, restrict, revise, tax
noun + (n.)proposal
administration,
budget,
charter,
compromise,
cut,
draft,
grant,
health-care,
immigration,
lawmaker,
legislator,
marriage,
merger,
merit,
objection,
opposition,
peace,
reform,
request,
shareholder,
spending,
stimulus,
tax,
voucher,
welfare
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The word proposal
contains the following parts:
pro-1
Latin
prefix
that means before, forward, forth
  Example words:
procedure, proceed, proclaim, proclivity, procrastinate, procreate, procumbent, procure, prodigal, produce, profane, profess, proffer, proficient, profound, profuse, progenitor, progeny, progress, project, projectile, prolate, prolix, prominent, promise, promote, promulgate, pronominal, pronoun, propagate, propel, propensity, proponent, proposal, propose, proposition, propound, prorogue, proscribe, prosecute, prospect, prospective, prospectus, protect, protract, protrude, protuberant, proverb, proverbial, provide, provident, proviso, provoke, provost
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
appose, apposite, apposition, appositive, component, composed, composite, compositor, compost, compound, decompose, deponent, depositary, deposition, depositor, depository, discompose, disposable, disposal, disposer, exponent, exponential, expose, exposition, expositor, expository, exposure, expound, impose, imposing, imposition, impostor, impound, inapposite, indisposed, indisposition, interpose, interposition, juxtapose, juxtaposition, opponent, opposable, oppose, opposite, opposition, overexpose, ovipositor, photocompose, pose, poser, poseur, positive, positivism, postpone, posture, predispose, proponent, proposal, propose, proposition, propound, purpose, purposeful, purposely, repose, suppose, transposition
-al1
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means act or result of
More about this word part:
The suffix -al1 attaches to verbs, primarily verbs from Latin or from Latin via French, to form nouns. The base verb always has primary stress on its final syllable.
Example words:
accrual, acquittal, appraisal, approval, arrival, betrothal, denial, disapproval, dismissal, dispersal, disposal, espial, espousal, portrayal, proposal, rebuttal, recital, referral, refusal, remittal, removal, renewal, reprisal, retrieval, reversal, survival, withdrawal
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