Imperative and Proposal

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Imperative

Imperative noun - A statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned.
Usage example: a secretary of defense who was fond of issuing harshly worded imperatives
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Antonyms for Imperative
Proposal is an antonym for imperative.
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively

Proposal

Proposal noun - Something which is presented for consideration.
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Synonyms for Proposal
Imperative is an antonym for proposal.
Nearby Words: propose, proposition, proposed, proposing, proposer
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