suggestion (səˈdʒɛstʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- something that is suggested
- a hint or indication ⇒
a suggestion of the odour of violets
- psychology the process whereby the mere presentation of an idea to a receptive individual leads to the acceptance of that idea See also autosuggestion
Synonyms
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trace,
touch,
hint,
shadow,
impression,
breath,
indication,
whisper,
suspicion,
ghost,
intimation,
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trace,
Translations
- British English:
suggestion
If you make a suggestion, you put forward an idea or plan for someone to think about.He made some suggestions for improvements.səˈdʒɛstʃən NOUN He made some suggestions for improvements.
- Spanish:
sugerencia
nf
- French:
suggestion
nf
- German:
Vorschlag
nm Vorschläge
- Chinese: 建议 n
- Arabic: اِقْتِراح n
- Portuguese: sugestão nf
- Russian: предложение nnt
- Croatian: prijedlog nf
- Czech: návrh nm
- Danish: forslag nnt
- Dutch: suggestie nf
- Finnish: ehdotus n
- Greek: εισήγηση nf
- Italian: suggerimento nm
- Japanese: 提案 n
- Korean: 제안 n
- Norwegian: forslag nnt
- Polish: sugestia nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: sugestão nf
- European Spanish:
sugerencia
nf
- Swedish: förslag nnt
- Thai: คำแนะนำ n
- Turkish: öneri n
- Vietnamese: gợi ý n
Usage examples
There was something in its stance, a sort of hot-wired alertness, a slimness of the shoulders, a suggestion of poise.
, THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: The Sangreal Trilogy One (2004)One suggestion is to boost numbers of devils held in captivity on mainland Australia to create a sustainable population.
New Scientist (2003)No matter who's making a suggestion , never act on it without investigating.
Globe and Mail (2003)Mr Ferrie's support for the suggestion that the Lions are just England with a few token Celts is wide of the mark.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The face of the waters carries a subliminal suggestion that the face of God is reflected in them.
, GOD'S SECRETARIES: The Making of the King James Bible (2003)