suggestion

noun
UK: /səˈdʒestʃən/
US: /səɡˈdʒestʃən/

  1. An idea or plan offered for consideration.

    1. Here is my suggestion: let's order pizza tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee will review each suggestion carefully before making a decision. [ ] [ ]

  2. A subtle hint or indirect indication of something.

    1. There was a suggestion of nervousness in her voice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article contains a strong suggestion that the mayor was involved. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of suggesting something.

    1. His suggestion was met with silence. [ ] [ ]
    2. Following her doctor's suggestion, she started exercising daily. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

proposal recommendation idea hint implication insinuation
suggestion verb

  1. To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.

    1. I suggest that we leave early. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you suggest a good restaurant in the area for dinner? [ ] [ ]

  2. To imply or indicate something indirectly.

    1. Are you suggesting that I'm not telling the truth? [ ] [ ]
    2. Her tone of voice seemed to suggest she was unhappy with the decision. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suggestion" in English means: An idea or plan offered for consideration., A subtle hint or indirect indication of something., The act of suggesting something..

The phonetic transcription of "suggestion" is /səˈdʒestʃən/ in British English and /səɡˈdʒestʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suggestion": proposal, recommendation, idea, hint, implication, insinuation.

Example usage of "suggestion": "Here is my suggestion: let's order pizza tonight.". More examples on the page.