Proposal Prəˈpəʊzl Noun Submit/Present/Put Forward Consider/Discuss Accept/Approve/Support/Reject Build

• to submit/present/put forward a proposal
• to consider/discuss a proposal
• to accept/approve/support/reject a proposal
• a proposal to build more office accommodation

proposal

1. a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion
• to submit/present/put forward a proposal
• to consider/discuss a proposal
• to accept/approve/support/reject a proposal
• a proposal to build more office accommodation
• His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected.
• The proposal for a new high-speed railway met with strong opposition.
• When will the minister publish his proposals on reform of the health service?
• two recent proposals by Vancouver City Council
• Reaction to the proposals from technology companies has so far been muted.
• Under these proposals, the Commission will be significantly strengthened.
• The Republicans in Congress will vote for the president's budget proposal.

Extra Examples

• The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways.
• I welcome the proposal to reduce taxes for the poorly paid.
• The government outlined a new set of proposals on human rights.
• He approved a controversial proposal for a new marina complex.
• She presented her detailed budget proposals.
• 'I agree to your proposal,' he said.
2. an act of formally asking somebody to marry you

Extra Examples

• She accepted his proposal of marriage.
• a marriage proposal
• She turned down his proposal.
• She had been hoping for a sweet old-fashioned proposal of marriage.