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suggestion

[səˈdʒɛstʃən]

suggestion Definition

  • 1an idea or plan put forward for consideration
  • 2a slight trace or indication of something
  • 3the 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

Antonyms for suggestion

Idioms Using suggestion

  • to consider or accept an idea or proposal

    Example

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

  • to offer an idea or proposal for consideration

    Example

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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