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Noun
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proposition (proposition%1:10:00::)
((logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false)
S:
(n)
suggestion (suggestion%1:10:00::)
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proposition (proposition%1:10:01::)
,
proffer (proffer%1:10:00::)
(a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection)
"it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
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proposition (proposition%1:10:03::)
(an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors))
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(n)
proposal (proposal%1:10:01::)
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proposition (proposition%1:10:02::)
(the act of making a proposal)
"they listened to her proposal"
S:
(n)
proposition (proposition%1:04:00::)
(a task to be dealt with)
"securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"
Verb
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proposition (proposition%2:32:00::)
(suggest sex to)
"She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"