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A proposal of an idea, scheme or plan, or the act of proposing one
“Your proposition that we should supply you with five hundred miles of wire is inadmissible.”
A scheme or plan of action, especially in a business context
“My conclusion is that this is certainly not a viable proposition to expand my business.”
A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion
“Historians summarily scoffed at Giorgio's proposition that ancient aliens built the pyramids.”
An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship
“In fact, when Sandor soon thereafter makes his lewd proposition, Alice awakens from her flirtation, as though from a dream, and rejects him.”
A project, task, idea, etc. considered in terms of its likely success or difficulty
“It is a risky proposition under any circumstances, and sometimes it doesn't last.”
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
A plan, or set of actions proposed or used to solve a problem
The action of imploring
Things created or imagined in the mind
Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior or reasoning
A cunning ploy or trick with a particular goal or aim
A matter or concern or a topic of discussion
A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed on by a legislative body, or through a formal meeting
Evidential information used in reporting or documentation
The thought processes leading to accepted theories or solutions
A speech or talk, typically in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained
An understanding of a concept or idea
A reactionary response to a product, service, or task
A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war
The process of trying to win a woman's affection with a view to marriage
(usually used in plural form "attentions") An act of civility or courtesy, especially in courtship
An individual rule as part of a system of law or religious doctrine
An amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something
To make a suggestion, offer or proposal to someone
“We're trying to get up enough nerve to proposition him about taking back the correspondent work.”
To make a suggestion or proposal of amorous relations
“Unable to speak coherently, he had tried to proposition her by making woeful faces and exaggerated gestures, reminding her of Quasimodo entreating Esmerelda.”
To present formally for discussion or consideration
To highly recommend or endorse something
To playfully behave as though one is attracted to someone
To make or offer inappropriate proposals or services
To call on in support of an earnest request
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