suggestion

[səˈdʒɛstʃən]

suggestion Definition

• 1. an idea or plan put forward for consideration
• 2. a slight trace or indication of something
• 3. the action of mentioning or recommending something to be considered

Using suggestion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suggestion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a suggestion for how we can improve sales.

• Example

  Her tone of voice carried a suggestion of sarcasm.

• Example

  The doctor made a suggestion to change my diet.

• Example

  He rejected my suggestion to take a break.

suggestion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for suggestion

• proposal
• recommendation
• advice
• hint
• clue

Antonyms for suggestion

• fact
• reality
• truth

Idioms Using suggestion

• take a suggestion

  to consider or accept an idea or proposal

  Example

  I suggest you take a suggestion from your colleagues before making a final decision.

• throw out a suggestion

  to offer an idea or proposal for consideration

  Example

  Let me throw out a suggestion for how we can solve this problem.

• make a suggestion

  to offer an idea or proposal for consideration

  Example

  I'd like to make a suggestion for how we can improve customer satisfaction.

Phrases with suggestion

• suggestion box

  a container or system for collecting ideas, comments, or feedback from a group of people

  Example

  We encourage our employees to use the suggestion box to share their thoughts and ideas.

• suggestive of

  having qualities or characteristics that imply or hint at something

  Example

  The painting is suggestive of a peaceful countryside scene.

• under suggestion

  influenced or controlled by someone else's ideas or opinions

  Example

  She was under the suggestion of her friends when she made that decision.

Origins of suggestion

from Latin 'suggestio', meaning 'supply, prompt'

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Summary: suggestion in Brief

The term 'suggestion' [səˈdʒɛstʃən] refers to an idea or plan put forward for consideration, often with a slight trace or indication of something. It can also denote the action of mentioning or recommending something to be considered. 'Suggestion' extends into phrases like 'suggestion box,' and idioms like 'take a suggestion,' denoting the act of considering or accepting an idea, and 'throw out a suggestion,' implying the act of offering an idea.