Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with proposition in American Collocation
proposition
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
interesting or worth doing
attractive
compelling
exciting
tempting
We have given much thought to Mr Engelman’s submission but have to say that we do not find it an attractive proposition.
likely to be successful
feasible
practical
realistic
viable
Loans can be provided to help applicants who have a viable business proposition.
in business
business
commercial
Had the channel been considered as a commercial proposition, it would never have been launched.
make a proposition
make
put to someone
He then made a startling proposition: that they start a new life in Africa.
Before I put this proposition to you I must ask for your solemn promise to be discreet.
accept/not accept a proposition
accept
reject
Where referenda have been held on the creation of directly elected mayors, voters have often rejected the proposition.