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Common collocations with proposal in American Collocation

proposal noun

US /prəˈpoʊz(ə)l/

detailed

detailed
full

I will consult all interested parties before we bring forward detailed proposals for this new body.

not detailed or in its final form

draft
outline

The architect had submitted draft proposals for security fencing at the front of the building.

previous or current

current
initial
latest
new
original
recent
revised

The current financial climate means that initial proposals for the marina project are not commercially viable.

practical or specific

concrete
specific

The report is rather vague when it comes to making concrete proposals.

causing disagreement

controversial

The Association of British Insurers plans to reveal these controversial proposals at a conference later this month.

involving major changes

ambitious
exciting
innovative
radical

Some of the transport proposals are radical and will require a separate public consultation.

formal

formal
written

A formal proposal will now be presented to English Nature and a public consultation exercise will take place.

relating to a law

legislative

We look forward to working closely with the Government on legislative proposals to implement this Directive.

important

important
major
significant

The talks eventually led to some significant new proposals.

make a proposal

bring forward
make
present
put forward
submit

Short-listed applicants will be invited to submit full proposals by the end of March.

develop a proposal

develop
draft
formulate
prepare

The next stage will be to develop some specific proposals for improvements to the park.

give the main ideas of a proposal

outline

The parking proposals are outlined in section 4G.

support a proposal

endorse
support
welcome

I am sure that good businesses are going to welcome the proposals to strengthen industry codes of practice.

accept a proposal

accept
adopt
approve

If your proposal is approved you will be notified by e-mail.

not accept or support a proposal

oppose
reject

The Labour Government will continue to oppose any proposals to increase the permitted maximum weight limit for heavy lorries.

discuss or consider a proposal

assess
consider
discuss
evaluate
review

I have been travelling the country to discuss the proposals with students.