Dictionary Check: proposition

"proposition" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

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

noun

a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

Example: "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
Synonyms:
noun

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

noun

the act of making a proposal

Example: "they listened to her proposal"
Synonyms:
noun

a task to be dealt with

Example: "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"
verb

suggest sex to

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

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