propose (SUGGEST)

vt. 1. to offer or state a possible plan or action for other people to consider:

[+ that] I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.

[+ ing form of verb] He proposed dealing directly with the suppliers.

She proposed a boycott of the meeting.

He proposed a motion that the chairman resign.

2. to suggest someone for a position or for membership of an organization:

To be nominated for union president you need one person to propose you and another to second you.

proposal

n.[C]a suggestion, sometimes a written one:

Congress has rejected the latest economic proposal put forward by the president.

[+ to infinitive] There has been an angry reaction to the government's proposal to reduce unemployment benefit.

Have you read Steve's proposals for the new project?

[+ that] There was anger at the proposal that a UN peacekeeping force should be sent to the area.

advise

vi.&vt. 1. to give someone advice:

[+ to infinitive] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.

His doctor advised him against smoking.

I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.

[+ that] They're advising that children be kept out of the sun altogether.

[+ ing form of verb] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.

[+ question word] She advised us when to come.

She advises the President (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy.

You would be well-advised to (= It would be wise for you to) have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.

advice

n.[U]

an opinion which someone offers you about what you should do or how you should act in a particular situation:

Steven gave me some good advice.

I think I'll take your advice (= do what you suggest) and get the green dress.

Can I give you a piece of advice?

I need some advice on which computer to buy.

[+ to infinitive] My advice is to go by train.

We went to Paris on Sarah's advice.