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PROPOSITION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Proposition.

How to pronounce proposition:

US

Proposition - as a noun

A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

Example: "It was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proffer15suggestion12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
proposal12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

The act of making a proposal

Example: "They listened to her proposal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proposal12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A task to be dealt with

Example: "Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"

Proposition - as a verb

Suggest sex to

Example: "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"

Example Sentences

"He made a proposition to invest in her business."
"The proposition that all dogs are loyal is debatable."
"I'm not sure if I agree with his proposition."
"She received a risky proposition from a stranger."
"The politician presented a new economic proposition."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPOSITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proposition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPOSITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PROPOSITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proposition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPOSITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PROPOSITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proposition is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPOSITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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