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

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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. Gillian Metzger:

   Jacobson stands for the proposition that( government) can take significant measures for public health, but it doesn't give a free pass to regulation. There has to be a real or substantial relation.

2. Derek Chollet:

   Perhaps Mattis feels as though he has to test the proposition for himself, but I don't hold out much hope that he's going to get anywhere. If anything, he could expose himself as out of step with his boss, if he sends a tough message to the Russians, and they say: 'that's very interesting but your boss doesn't agree,' - then that's going to be an interesting conversation.

3. James Smith:

   You need to state up front about the value proposition for the customer, what’s in it for them? For my company, the value proposition is how our technology can drive incremental sales.

4. Brett Kavanaughs:

   As a general proposition I understand the importance of the precedent set forth in Roe v. Wade.

5. Andrew Hare:

   Simply put, the value proposition and use case were not strong enough for consumer adoption, was it the competitive forces, the pricing, the distribution, the messaging, the pandemic ? Yes, it was all of it.