noun / verb

proposition

A proposed undertaking offered for consideration.

Her proposition gives both companies a fair share of the profits.

Etymology

The components mean putting forward. A proposition is an undertaking placed before people as something they might choose to accept.

More examples

  • We need more time to consider your proposition.
  • Repairing the old bridge is an expensive proposition.
  • She leaves the party after a married coworker propositions her.

Forms

proposition · propositions · propositioned · propositioning

propose verb — To offer a plan for consideration.

Similar words

proposal
More directly names a suggested plan or action.
offer
Emphasizes what someone will give or do for another.
undertaking
Emphasizes the task itself rather than its proposed terms.