suggestion Definition
sug·ges·tion (-jes′c̸hən-)
noun
- a suggesting or being suggested
- something suggested
- the process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with an idea already in the mind
- a faint hint or indication; small amount; trace a suggestion of boredom in her tone
- Psychol.
- the inducing of an idea that is accepted or acted on readily and uncritically, as in hypnosis
- the idea induced or the stimulus used to induce it
Etymology: ME < OFr suggestioun < L suggestio
suggestion Synonyms
suggestion
n.
A suggested detail
hint, allusion, suspicion, intimation, implication, innuendo, insinuation, opinion, proposal, advice, recommendation, injunction, charge, instruction, submission, tender, reminder, approach, advance, bid, idea, tentative statement, presentation, proposition. A suggested plan
A very small quantity
suggestion Usage Examples
Preposition: of
impropriety: He dismissed suggestions of impropriety and said the case is a matter of public record thanks to rules the government had introduced.
Converse of object
- reject: You may also have to accept or reject a suggestion For example: Would you like to finish reading this?
- dismiss: But his parents dismissed suggestions the problems could have driven him to suicide.
- welcome: Sudoku fun welcomes suggestions for new features, be sure to let.. .
- make: Might I make two simple suggestions about broadcast plays?
- appreciate: Contributions to the Newsletter needn't be in the form of articles; I appreciate suggestions for quotes or features just as much.
- offer: Uncle Paul offers detailed suggestions about how to cross the road in the blackout.
Preposition: for
- improvement: Members who have suggestions for improvements at the barn are asked to contact Kim Collis.
- reading: Many suggestions for further reading in anthropology are given at the end of my book.
- inclusion: We welcome new ideas and suggestions for inclusion in the Program.
- addition: The Whitelist is quite short to start, but argued suggestions for additions to, or deletions from the list would be welcomed.
- topic: Any suggestions for topics for the Talks would be welcomed.
- amendment: Nick Wilson and Richard Gallafent provided suggestions for further amendments which will now be incorporated.
Adjective modifier
- constructive: The ICR " and her team are always very open and offer constructive suggestions which aid successful case handling.
- tentative: These tentative suggestions are put forward to generate discussion.
- post-hypnotic: Thus if there is a post-hypnotic suggestion to rush about crying " Fire!
- helpful: At committee meetings he expressed balanced opinions and made helpful suggestions, and we appreciated his quiet sense of humor.
- practical: There were many practical suggestions which I am sure many staff will benefit from.
- sensible: There are a number of sensible suggestions set out here which we welcome.
Noun used with modifier
surprise: Public company finances a surprise suggestion coverage to or.
Browse dictionary entries near suggestion
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