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Word proposal
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / prəˈpəʊzl / NAmE / prəˈpoʊzl /
Example
  • to submit/consider/accept/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.
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proposal

(noun)BrE / prəˈpəʊzl / NAmE / prəˈpoʊzl /
  1. a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion
    • to submit/consider/accept/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.
  2. an act of formally asking somebody to marry you
  3. Extra Examples

    • I welcome the proposal to reduce taxes for the poorly paid.
    • She accepted his proposal of marriage.
    • She turned down his proposal.
    • The Ministry submitted a proposal for lower speed limits on motorways.
    • The government could face defeat if it tries to push through the controversial proposals.
    • The government outlined a new set of proposals on human rights.
    • The government tried to push through the controversial proposals.
    • Under the draft proposals, the Commission will be significantly strengthened.
    • proposals concerning the use of land
    • He approved a controversial proposal for a new marina complex.
    • His proposal that the system be changed was rejected.
    • She had been hoping for a sweet old-fashioned proposal of marriage.
    • She presented her detailed budget proposals.
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