Suggestion

/səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An idea or plan put forward for consideration.

She made a suggestion to improve the team’s workflow.

A proposal or recommendation.

His suggestion was to hold the meeting earlier in the day.

An indirect or subtle hint.

Her tone had a suggestion of disapproval.

The act of suggesting.

The suggestion of new policies was met with enthusiasm.

From Latin 'suggestio', meaning 'a bringing to mind'.

take a suggestion

to consider an idea or proposal

suggestion box

a box where people can submit suggestions or ideas

friendly suggestion

a politely offered idea or proposal

make a suggestion

to propose an idea or course of action

advise

to offer suggestions about the best course of action.

hint

a suggestion intended to help someone to solve a problem.

propose

to put forward an idea or plan for consideration.

recommend

to suggest that someone do something.

nod to an idea

That film was a suggestion, just a nod to something to watch.

throw it out there

Just throwing it out there, we could have tacos for dinner.