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Definition suggestion in British English

suggestion noun

noun
/səˈdʒestʃ(ə)n/

▪ alternative, constructive, helpful, positive, practical, sensible, tentative

▪ adopt, make, offer, oppose, reject, submit, volunteer, welcome

1

an idea or plan that you offer for someone to consider

Example

If you're looking for last-minute Christmas presents, here are some suggestions.

Example

The committee rejected a suggestion that share options should be offered to junior employees.

Example

He had some good suggestions for making improvements in our service.

Example

Could I make a few suggestions about the way your essay is structured?

Example

We have a few ideas for the show, but we're open to suggestions.

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1.1

the act of suggesting something

Example

It was at Larry's suggestion that I attended the meeting.

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2

the possibility that something is true, or evidence showing that something may be true

Example

There is no suggestion that the plan will adversely affect employment in the city.

Example

The government rejected any suggestion that it was to blame.

Example

They dismissed any suggestion of a link between factory emissions and acid rain.

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3

the action of influencing someone to make a mental connection between one thing and another

Example

The success of advertising depends on the power of suggestion.

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4

a small sign of something

Example

There was a suggestion of rain in the air.

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Definition suggestion in British English