suggestion
suh-JEHST-shuhn
Suggestion (noun) means an idea or plan put forward for consideration. Example: “Do you have a suggestion for where we could eat tonight?”
noun
1
An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
"Do you have a suggestion for where we could eat tonight?"
"The teacher welcomed every suggestion from the class about the school trip."
"She made a helpful suggestion about how to fix the schedule."
2
A slight indication or hint of something.
"The sauce had just a suggestion of garlic, nothing overpowering."
"There was a faint suggestion of a smile on her face."
"There was a suggestion of sadness in his voice."
How to use suggestion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn idea offered for someone to consider, or a subtle hint.
Common pairings
make a suggestion
take a suggestion
a suggestion of
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman suggestioun, from Latin suggestio, from suggerere ("to suggest").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for suggestion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suggestion” mean?
The word “suggestion” means an idea or plan put forward for consideration. In plain terms, an idea offered for someone to consider, or a subtle hint.
How do you pronounce “suggestion”?
“Suggestion” is pronounced suh-JEHST-shuhn (/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “suggestion” in a sentence?
Here is “suggestion” used in a sentence: “She made a helpful suggestion about how to fix the schedule.”
What part of speech is “suggestion”?
“Suggestion” is a noun.
Where does the word “suggestion” come from?
The word “suggestion” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman suggestioun, from Latin suggestio, from suggerere ("to suggest").
Is “suggestion” a common word?
“Suggestion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “suggestion” have?
“Suggestion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an idea or plan put forward for consideration.
What is the difference between a suggestion and a recommendation?
A suggestion is simply an idea put forward for consideration, leaving the other person free to accept or ignore it. A recommendation is stronger and more authoritative, advising a specific course of action as the best option.
What is the difference between 'suggestion' and 'advice'?
'Suggestion' is a countable noun, so you can say 'a suggestion' or 'some suggestions.' 'Advice' is uncountable, so you say 'some advice' or 'a piece of advice,' never 'an advice.'
Which preposition goes with 'suggestion'?
'Suggestion' is commonly followed by 'for' (a suggestion for improvement), 'of' (a suggestion of doubt), or a 'that' clause (the suggestion that we leave). The choice depends on whether you mean a proposal, a hint, or a stated idea.
What is the difference between a suggestion and a hint?
A suggestion is an idea openly stated for someone to consider. A hint, matching the second sense of 'suggestion,' is only a slight or indirect indication, giving a clue without saying something outright.
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