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. The Treasury:

   This proposal is the best option for getting a good deal for the City. It preserves the mutual benefits of integrated markets, protects financial stability, and preserves the City's global reach.

2. Toni Atkins:

   He's not unaware of the proposal I'm going to put forward, and he's willing to discuss it, But U.C. has to be willing to discuss it, too.

3. Mark Payne:

   One seller recently asked the buyer to confirm it would proceed with the purchase irrespective of the outcome of the referendum, this proposal was, however, rejected.

4. Sanofi CEO Olivier Brandicourt:

   Despite multiple attempts, both prior to and following the public disclosure of Sanofi's proposal, Medivation has thus far refused to engage with us regarding the merits of a value creating transaction, unfortunately, this has left us with no choice but to commence a process to elect directors who are more open to supporting the best interests of Medivation shareholders regarding a potential transaction.

5. Media General:

   The proposal substantially discounts Media General's standalone growth prospects.

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