Synonyms of proposition

Noun


1. proposition, statement

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

2. suggestion, proposition, proffer, proposal

usage: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

3. proposition, offer, offering

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

4. proposal, proposition, speech act

usage: the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"

5. proposition, undertaking, project, task, labor

usage: a task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"

Verb


1. proposition, propose, suggest, advise

usage: suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"

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Definition and meaning of proposition (Dictionary)