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proposal Synonyms

Another word for proposal

Choosing another word for proposal depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A formal plan, suggestion, or scheme put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Usage Example

"The committee reviewed the architect's suggestion for the new community library."

Strongest
suggestion
proposition
Strong
recommendation
plan
motion
submission
bid
offer
scheme

• noun (Context 2)

An act of formally asking someone to marry one.

Usage Example

"She happily accepted his marriage suit during their vacation in Paris."

Strong
suit
offer

Opposites of proposal

The opposite of proposal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

refusal
rejection
withdrawal
See all opposites of proposal

• Nearby Words

proportionally
proportionate
proportionately
proposal
propose
proposer
proposition

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Proposal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/proposal
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