Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: proposition
IPA transcription: [pɹ,ɑpəz'ɪʃən]
Pronunciations of proposition
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: proposition
    Meaning: (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
  • Synonyms: suggestion, proposition, proffer
    Meaning: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: proposition
    Meaning: suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"
Usage examples
  • "Which proposition?"
  • The proposition was a corker.
  • I will accept the general proposition
  • "You're up against a big proposition."
  • This foolish proposition isn't worthy your effort.
  • On the face of it, the proposition appealed to him.
  • She seemed to be taking the proposition very seriously.
  • And first tell us if this proposition of ours suits you.
  • When the proposition was made to him, he accepted it with eagerness.
  • A man believes implicitly, because he adopts a proposition without inquiry.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Transhumanism, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George Lansbury, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Bill Clinton, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Equal Protection Clause, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Evolution, License CC BY-SA 4.0