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proposal
verbs
make a proposal
• I'd like to make a proposal.
put forward/submit a proposal
• They put forward a proposal for a joint research project.
come up with a proposal
(= think of one )
• The sales staff came up with an innovative proposal.
draw up a proposal
• A committee of experts drew up proposals for a constitution.
approve/accept a proposal
• The proposal was approved by the committee.
support/back a proposal
• Not one of these organizations supports the government's proposals.
reject a proposal
• Councillors had twice rejected proposals for a new village school.
consider a proposal
• We shall consider their proposals carefully.
discuss a proposal
• He had discussed the proposal with the Egyptian president.
vote on a proposal
• Shareholders will vote on the proposal on May 5.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + proposal
a detailed proposal
• They drew up a detailed proposal and submitted it to the Department of Energy.
a specific/concrete proposal
• The report will make specific proposals for further investigation.
a research proposal
• Applicants should submit a short research proposal on their chosen topic.
a budget/tax proposal
(= a budget/tax plan )
• Criticism of the budget proposals was voiced by the International Monetary Fund.
a peace proposal
(= a plan to achieve peace )
• The Israeli government responded positively to the US peace proposals.
a formal proposal
• Schools made formal written proposals.
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noun plan ADJ. concrete | detailed | controversial | compromise | peace, reform, research, etc. QUANT. package, set The government outlined a new set of proposals on human rights. VERB + PROPOSAL formulate | outline | bring forward, make, put forward, submit | accept, back, support, welcome I welcome the proposal to reduce taxes for the poorly paid. | block, oppose, reject, vote against | push through The government could face defeat if it tries to push through the controversial proposals. | drop, withdraw | consider, discuss PREP. ~ concerning/relating to proposals concerning the use of land | ~ for The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways.MEETING offer of marriage VERB + PROPOSAL make | receive | accept She accepted his proposal of marriage. | turn down PHRASES a proposal of marriage
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