Meaning of the word proposal in English

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proposal

US /prəˈpoʊ.zəl/
UK /prəˈpoʊ.zəl/
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Noun

1.

a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others

Example:
The committee is reviewing the new budget proposal.
She submitted a detailed proposal for the research project.
2.

an offer of marriage

Example:
He got down on one knee and made a romantic proposal.
Her proposal was accepted, and they are getting married next year.
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