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proposition

/ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/
prop · o · si · tion ˌprɒp · ə · ˈzɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a statement or plan suggested for acceptance
中文释义
提议,主张
Significado en Español
proposición
한국어 뜻
제안, 명제
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đề xuất, mệnh đề
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Example Sentence

He made an interesting business proposition.

他提出了一个有趣的商业提议。

Synonyms
proposal suggestion offer
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “proposition”:

  1. A rejection
  2. B fact
  3. C conclusion
  4. D proposal
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D — proposal. “proposition” means n. a statement or plan suggested for acceptance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The businessman offered a tempting ______ to buy the whole company.

  1. A rumor
  2. B riddle
  3. C melody
  4. D proposition
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D — proposition. “proposition” means n. a statement or plan suggested for acceptance

Common questions about “proposition”

What does “proposition” mean?

proposition — n. a statement or plan suggested for acceptance. In Chinese: 提议,主张.

How do you pronounce “proposition”?

proposition is pronounced /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: prop · o · si · tion.

How do you use “proposition” in a sentence?

He made an interesting business proposition. (他提出了一个有趣的商业提议。)

What are synonyms for “proposition”?

proposal, suggestion, offer — all close in meaning to proposition (n. a statement or plan suggested for acceptance).

Is “proposition” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. proposition appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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