Antonyms for Proposal
prəˈpoʊ zəlpro·pos·al

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1. proposalnoun

   Synonyms:
   tender, proffer, overture

2. proposalnoun

   That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage.

   Synonyms:
   overture, proffer, tender

3. proposalnoun

   The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

   Synonyms:
   tender, overture, proffer

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. proposal

   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.

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

   Synonyms:
   bid, offer, overture, proposition

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.8 / 5 votes

1. proposal

   Antonyms:
   withholding, withdrawal, retention, reticence, dissuasive, warning, prohibition

   Synonyms:
   offer, overture, tender, suggestion, design, proposition, scheme

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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. proposalnoun

   something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

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

2. marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer, proposalnoun

   an offer of marriage

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

3. 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

How to use Proposal in a sentence?

1. Christopher Devine:

   The bottom line of this is, part of this proposal is directing more funding to the police, that helps to protect him against some of the charges from Republicans, but it also risks upsetting some of his supporters or maybe people who were willing to vote for him but weren’t entirely thrilled with him.

2. Mayor Flynn:

   It's ongoing. It's a proposal, it's been in the works for the last couple of years.

3. Alumina Ltd:

   Alumina considers that Alcoa's demerger proposal triggers consent and 'first offer' rights in favour of Alumina under the AWAC arrangements, alumina will vigorously defend the proceedings brought by Alcoa.

4. Greek Economy Minister George Stathakis:

   We are looking forward to getting a deal as soon as possible, it was actually included in their proposal without being on the negotiation table during the last month ... the Greek government cannot accept these new proposals.

5. Nanda Lau:

   Over the past two years, the government has been relaxing the outbound investment rules to push more Chinese companies to go global, but the rules are still not very straightforward and there can be some ambiguity around the thresholds for approvals, the latest NDRC proposal should simplify and expedite the approval process, and will also level the playing field increasing competition between bidders.

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