Synonyms for proposition
ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ənpropo·si·tion

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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

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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, 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, 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

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1. List of paraphrases for "proposition":

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

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How to use proposition in a sentence?

1. Chief Strategy Officer John Donovan:

   We are in a better position because we have a fixed line proposition which is becoming much more interesting now with 5G.

2. Matthew Edmonds:

   The data is there, it's all there, cameras in and all around your car, all of the data points are there, it really comes down to case law, and how much of the data we can utilize. It would have to be a state-by-state proposition.

3. G. K. Chesterton:

   By a curious confusion, many modern critics have passed from the proposition that a masterpiece may be unpopular to the other proposition that unless it is unpopular it cannot be a masterpiece.

4. Richard Johnson:

   The sell side is facing its own challenges, as fixed costs are rising while the commission pool is shrinking, within this dynamic, outsourced trading desks have created a strong niche and compelling value proposition.

5. Tom Vilsack:

   This is complicated. It's not a simple proposition, there are a lot of moving parts that have to be considered and looked at.