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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.

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.

2. 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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