proposition
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/
KK: /prɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
Definition
A suggested plan or idea that is put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The committee reviewed the new proposition for improving public transportation.
Conversation
I have a new proposition for our weekend plans.
Oh really? What do you have in mind?
How about a road trip to the beach? It's a fun proposition to get away for a bit.
That sounds great! I'm totally on board.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
proposal
offer
suggestion
Antonyms
rejection
refusal
denial
transitive verb
Definition
To suggest or offer something, especially an idea or plan, to someone for consideration.
Example
He decided to proposition her for a date after they had talked for a while.
Tense Forms
Past: propositioned
Past Participle: propositioned
Conversation
Did you hear that Mark is going to proposition Sarah again?
Really? I thought he was done with that.
Yeah, but he thinks he can convince her this time.
Root Explanation
Proposition → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "ponere" (meaning to place or put). The word "proposition" refers to something that is put forward for consideration or discussion.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'put forward' ('ponere') for consideration, and 'pro-' means in favor of it. This helps you remember that a proposition is an idea or suggestion presented for discussion.
Visually Confused Words
preopposition
preposition
precomposition
reopposition
postposition
reposition
opposition
apposition