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suggestion
/səˈdʒɛs.tʃən/
an idea or proposal put forward for consideration
She made a suggestion to improve the project timeline.
She proposed a way to make the project schedule more efficient.
general
an idea or plan put forward for consideration or action
The team welcomed suggestions for the new marketing campaign.
The team was open to ideas for improving the marketing campaign.
He took my suggestion and implemented it successfully.
He followed my advice and carried out the plan effectively.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
make a suggestionto propose an ideatake a suggestionto accept or follow an ideawelcome suggestionsto be open to ideas
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'suggestion' in both formal and informal contexts, but in formal settings, it may be paired with more formal verbs like 'propose' or 'recommend.'
Gold Rule
Politeness
When making a suggestion, it's often polite to phrase it as a question or use softening language (e.g., 'Would you consider...?').
Word Origin
From Middle English 'suggestion,' from Old French 'suggestion,' from Latin 'suggestio,' meaning 'a putting under, a hint,' from 'suggerere,' meaning 'to suggest.'
Usage Notes
Often used in formal and informal settings to propose ideas or solutions.
Word Breakdown
suggest
to propose or imply
root-ion
the act or result of
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