Collocations for proposal - noun
1. plan
ADJ.
concrete | detailed | controversial | compromise | peace, reform, research, etc.
QUANT.
package, set
The government outlined a new set of proposals on human rights.
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.
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.
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
proposals concerning the use of land
~ for
The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways.
The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways.
2. offer of marriage
VERB + PROPOSAL
make | receive | accept
She accepted his proposal of marriage.
She accepted his proposal of marriage.
turn down
PHRASES
a proposal of marriage