Synonyms for proposition
ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ənpropo·si·tion

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. propositionnoun

   To propose a plan to (someone).

   Synonyms:
   proposal, suggestion

2. propositionnoun

   To propose some illicit behaviour to (someone). Often sexual in nature.

   Synonyms:
   proposal, suggestion

3. propositionnoun

   The content of an assertion that may be taken as being true or false and is considered abstractly without reference to the linguistic sentence that constitutes the assertion.

   Synonyms:
   statement

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. proposition

   An offer or proposal puts something before one for acceptance or rejection, proposal being the more formal word; a proposition sets forth truth (or what is claimed to be truth) in formal statement. The proposition is for consideration, the proposal for action; as, a proposition in geometry, a proposal of marriage; but proposition is often used nearly in the sense of proposal when it concerns a matter for deliberation; as, a proposition for the surrender of a fort. A bid is commercial and often verbal; as, a bid at an auction; proposal is used in nearly the same sense, but is more formal. An overture opens negotiation or conference, and the word is especially used of some movement toward reconciliation; as, overtures of peace.

   Synonyms:
   bid, offer, overture, proposal

   Antonyms:
   acceptance, denial, disapproval, refusal, rejection, repulse

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proposition

   Synonyms:
   statement, affirmation, declaration, sentence

   Antonyms:
   misstatement, interjection, babel, jargon, sound, riddle, paradox

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. propositionnoun

   (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

   Synonyms:
   proposal, suggestion, proffer

2. suggestion, proposition, proffernoun

   a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

   "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

   Synonyms:
   proffer, trace, proposal, mesmerism, hint, hypnotism, prompting, proposition, suggestion

3. propositionnoun

   an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)

   Synonyms:
   proposal, suggestion, proffer

4. proposal, propositionnoun

   the act of making a proposal

   "they listened to her proposal"

   Synonyms:
   proposal of marriage, proposal, marriage offer, suggestion, proposition, marriage proposal, proffer

5. propositionverb

   a task to be dealt with

   "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"

   Synonyms:
   proposal, suggestion, proffer

6. propositionverb

   suggest sex to

   "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"

Matched Categories

1. • Logic
   • Offer
   • Proposal
   • Propose
   • Speech Act
   • Statement

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. propositionnoun

   Synonyms:
   offer (of something to be considered), proffer, tender, overture, suggestion, PROPOSAL

2. propositionnoun

   Synonyms:
   position, thesis, statement, declaration, dictum, doctrine

3. propositionnoun

   Synonyms:
   (Logic.) period, complete sentence

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:2.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "proposition":

   proposal, thesis, premise, assertion, motion, suggestion, proposed

How to pronounce proposition ?

How to say proposition in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use proposition in a sentence?

1. Andrew Dassori:

   I try not to think about it too much because then ... it becomes a much more stressful proposition.

2. Arvind Singhal:

   Getting independent merchants on board has been a challenge since many of [ them ] are wary of sharing their business information, and many are still not clear about the value-proposition from their perspective.

3. Philip Hammond:

   It's a proposition that could and, on all the evidence, is very likely to be put to parliament at some stage.

4. Biden TransitionBiden:

   There is no detailed plan that we've seen, anyway, as to how you get the vaccine out of a container, into an injection syringe, into somebody's arm, it's going to be very difficult for that to be done and it's a very expensive proposition.

5. National Review:

   Proposition 47 downgraded a variety of ‘non-serious, nonviolent crimes’ that had previously been considered felonies to misdemeanors…. A thief may now steal something under (a $950 limit) on a daily basis and it will never rise to felony status.… In the event that a perpetrator is pursued and apprehended, the consequence can be a small fine or a brief stay in jail. In reality, these repercussions are rare, outrage in these circumstances is apolitical…. ‘Every bicycle in our building has been stolen,’ says Karen Burns, president of a San Francisco condo association. ‘I’ve caught so many people stealing packages. They don’t care. They know nothing will happen to them. It’s crazy. It’s horrible. I feel like these people need to go to jail.’.