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proposition

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/noun, verb4 syllables

Proposition means: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection.

Synonyms for proposition8

noun, as in a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

suggestion, proffer

noun, as in the act of making a proposal

proposal

also used for proposition

statement, pass, come on to, hit on, make a pass

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What does proposition mean?6

noun

1

a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection“it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse”

2

the act of making a proposal“they listened to her proposal”

3

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

4

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

5

a task to be dealt with“securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition”

verb

1

suggest sex to“She was propositioned by a stranger at the party”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with proposition?60

two syllables

mission
Show 40 near rhymes
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All 60 rhymes for proposition, grouped by syllable

Proposition in a sentence

  • The bishops were in favor of the proposition.Dejo
  • A sentence can consist of a single proposition.Miktsoanit
  • It's no wonder that his proposition was refuted so soon.marcelostockle
  • My friend came to me with a business proposition.bigfellow68
  • Do you think that it's a fair proposition?CM
  • I've got a proposition that could prove to be very beneficial to you.OsoHombre
  • I have got a proposition that could prove to be very beneficial to you.OsoHombre
  • An interesting proposition is raised in your book.weihaiping

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of proposition

as a noun

plural
propositions

as a verb

past tense
propositioned
present participle
propositioning
third-person singular
propositions
past participle
propositioned