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suggestion Definition

sug·ges·tion (-jes′c̸hən-)

noun

  1. a suggesting or being suggested
  2. something suggested
  3. the process by which an idea is brought to the mind through its connection or association with an idea already in the mind
  4. a faint hint or indication; small amount; trace a suggestion of boredom in her tone
  5. Psychol.
    1. the inducing of an idea that is accepted or acted on readily and uncritically, as in hypnosis
    2. the idea induced or the stimulus used to induce it

Etymology: ME < OFr suggestioun < L suggestio

suggestion Synonyms

suggestion

n.

  1. 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.

  2. A suggested plan

    scheme, idea, outline, proposal; see plan 2.

  3. A very small quantity

    trace, touch, taste; see bit 1.

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.