suggestionsug‧ges‧tion /səˈdʒestʃən $ səɡ-/ ●●● S1 W2 noun 
Any suggestions would be welcome.suggestion that The committee rejected the suggestion that houses should be built on this site.suggestion for Here are some suggestions for further activities.suggestion about My suggestion about menus was ignored.at somebody’s suggestion She took a seat at his suggestion.2[singular, uncountable] a sign or possibility of somethingsuggestion of There was never any suggestion of criminal involvement. The government have denied any suggestion of involvement in her death.suggestion that There’s some suggestion that the intruder was the same person that killed Angie.3a suggestion of something a slight amount of something: There was just a suggestion of a smile on her face.4[uncountable] an indirect way of making you accept an idea, for example by hypnotism: the power of suggestionCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a suggestion· Can I make a suggestion?offer/put forward a suggestion· A few suggestions were put forward.have a suggestion· I have a suggestion for you.come up with a suggestion (=think of something to suggest)· We’ve come up with five suggestions.accept/adopt a suggestion (=do what is suggested)· The issue was finally settled when Amelia’s suggestion was adopted.reject a suggestion (=not do what is suggested)· The government rejected the suggestion of a referendum.be open to suggestions (=be willing to listen to suggestions)· We don’t have a firm plan yet, so we’re open to suggestions.welcome suggestions (=be keen to listen to suggestions)· We welcome your comments and suggestions.adjectivesa good/excellent suggestion· I think that’s an excellent suggestion.a helpful/useful/valuable suggestion· He made various helpful suggestions.a sensible suggestion· This was the first sensible suggestion she had heard from him.a constructive/positive suggestion (=involving helpful ideas, not criticism)· Any evaluation should be fair and linked to positive suggestions for improvement.a stupid/ridiculous suggestion· It seemed a ridiculous suggestion.a practical suggestion (=based on real situations, not just ideas)· What practical suggestions can you offer to teachers of children with learning difficulties?THESAURUSsuggestion an idea, plan, or possibility that someone suggests: · We welcome any suggestions as to how to improve our service.· Sally made a few useful suggestions about places we could visit.proposal a formal or official suggestion: · They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.· The proposal to build a new airport has finally been rejected.recommendation an official suggestion about what to do, especially one that is contained in a report: · The safety board has made some recommendations.· The Government decided to accept the recommendation of the Lockwood Report.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a list of holiday gift suggestions
- Barry ignored my suggestion that he should try phoning her again.
- Does anyone have any other suggestions?
- Don't underestimate the power of suggestion.
- She made some useful suggestions about places we could visit.
- We liked your suggestion about changing the timetable.
- We welcome any suggestions from our viewers as to how to improve our service.
- You must be flexible and open to suggestions in this job.
- After several public hearings that generated many suggestions, the city ventured into pockets of connectivity.
- I make no such suggestion, Mr Mayor.
- There is no suggestion that people directly involved with Kingfisher profited from knowing that a bid was imminent.
- We remain open to suggestions on decommissioning.
- Yet there is no suggestion of a union between Ge and Zeus.
THESAURUS
an idea, plan, or possibility that someone suggests: · We welcome any suggestions as to how to improve our service.· Sally made a few useful suggestions about places we could visit.
a formal or official suggestion: · They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.· The proposal to build a new airport has finally been rejected.
an official suggestion about what to do, especially one that is contained in a report: · The safety board has made some recommendations.· The Government decided to accept the recommendation of the Lockwood Report.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that someone suggests something that someone suggests: · We welcome any suggestions from our viewers as to how to improve our service.make a suggestion: · She made some useful suggestions about places we could visit.have a suggestion (=want to make a suggestion): · Does anyone have any other suggestions?suggestion about: · We liked your suggestion about changing the timetable.suggestion that: · Barry ignored my suggestion that he should try phoning her again.open to suggestions (=willing to listen to ideas): · You must be flexible and open to suggestions in this job.
a formal or official suggestion that something should be done: · They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.put forward a proposal (=make one): · Their role is to put forward proposals for change. proposal to do something: · Their proposal to build a new airport has finally been rejected.proposal for: · They forwarded a list of proposals for the safe disposal of nuclear waste.
a suggestion made, for example, by an official person or group, especially a suggestion that is contained in a report: make a recommendation: · The consultants have made several very good and valid recommendations.accept a recommendation: · We accept that recommendation and will act on it as soon as possible.on somebody's recommendation (=because someone has recommended it): · I bought the house on the realtor's recommendation and have regretted it ever since.
a plan of action that is suggested, especially in business or politics: · I'll consider your proposition and let you know.· We are prepared to look at any reasonable proposition from the council.make a proposition: · I have a proposition to make.
what you say to suggest something use this to suggest something politely, especially when you think someone may be making a mistake: · Can I make a suggestion? Try adding a little more flour.· May I make a suggestion? I think we should stop and look at the map.
spoken use this for formally suggesting something that you think should be done, especially at a meeting: · I propose that we continue this meeting tomorrow.
informal say this when you think it would be a good idea to do something: · Why don't you wait for me downstairs? I won't be long.· If David wants someone to go with him, why doesn't he ask Jacky? I'm sure she'd enjoy it.· Why don't we go watch a movie tonight?
informal use this to suggest something or offer something: · "How about a brandy?'' said Tom.· What about going out for lunch one day next week? When are you free?
spoken use this to suggest something in a gentle way: · Maybe we should try again tomorrow.· Perhaps you ought to introduce her to my son. They should get on well.
: let's go/have/do etc use this when you want to suggest something that you and the people you are with should do: · Come on, let's dance.· We both need a break. Let's go away for the weekend.let's not: · Let's not argue on our anniversary.don't let's (British): · Come on, don't let's waste any more time here.
use this to suggest something that is not very interesting or exciting, when you do not have any better ideas: · It's too late to go to the movies so we may as well watch TV.· I think we might as well buy this one. We're not going to find anything cheaper.
to suggest something to tell someone your idea about what they should do, where they should go etc, or about what you and they should do together: · ''Why don't you come with us?" Alan suggested.· It was a sunny afternoon, and Jim suggested a trip to the beach.suggest (that): · My Dad suggested that I should apply for the job.· I suggest we take a break and finish this later.suggest doing something: · It was raining heavily, and she suggested calling a taxi.suggest where/how/when etc: · Can you suggest where we might be able to get a decent meal?
to suggest something that you think will help someone or will solve a problem: · Mr Chairman - may I make a suggestion?· One day her mother made a suggestion. "Why don't you come back and live with your father and me?''· A professional consultant will make suggestions about the most suitable clients to approach for your particular type of work.
to suggest something to someone because you know that it is good and you are sure that they will like it: · Can you recommend a good hotel near here?recommend something to somebody: · Corfu was wonderful - I'd recommend it to anyone.be highly recommended (=people say that it is very good): · The hotel's restaurant comes highly recommended.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs Recent research adds weight to the theory that the climate is changing. Our sales staff are there to give you helpful advice. She refuted any allegations of malpractice. I’ll take you up on that offer of a drink, if it still stands.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Can I make a suggestion?
· A few suggestions were put forward.
· I have a suggestion for you.
(=think of something to suggest)· We’ve come up with five suggestions.
(=do what is suggested)· The issue was finally settled when Amelia’s suggestion was adopted.
(=not do what is suggested)· The government rejected the suggestion of a referendum.
(=be willing to listen to suggestions)· We don’t have a firm plan yet, so we’re open to suggestions.
(=be keen to listen to suggestions)· We welcome your comments and suggestions.
adjectives· I think that’s an excellent suggestion.
· He made various helpful suggestions.
· This was the first sensible suggestion she had heard from him.
(=involving helpful ideas, not criticism)· Any evaluation should be fair and linked to positive suggestions for improvement.
· It seemed a ridiculous suggestion.
(=based on real situations, not just ideas)· What practical suggestions can you offer to teachers of children with learning difficulties?
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Recent research adds weight to the theory that the climate is changing.· Both actors dismissed any idea of a romantic relationship between them.
Our sales staff are there to give you helpful advice.· She put forward a compromise proposal.
She refuted any allegations of malpractice. I’ll take you up on that offer of a drink, if it still stands.· An alternative suggestion is that the substances produced by ants might supplement the birds' preen oil in some way.· Answers of this kind were often accompanied by alternative suggestions such as 5, 7 or 14 days.· Here are some brief alternative suggestions: 1.· Some employers' organisations have put forward alternative suggestions.· It is to his credit that he makes alternative suggestions as to how this may be addressed.
· Do you have any helpful suggestions?· More often than not a reader unfamiliar with your work will give you some of the most helpful suggestions.· An instruction book is included in the box, with helpful hints and suggestions for projects.· These channels are described in more detail in specialist publications which also offer helpful suggestions on how and when to use them.· Any helpful suggestions or comments would also be welcome.
· Therefore I would not necessarily be looking for a secretarial position, and would be open to other suggestions.· This gave the impression that they were open to thoughtful suggestions.· The new men in the Kremlin might be unsure of themselves and their thinking open to outside suggestions.· He is open to better suggestions.· Thomas said his committee was open to suggestions.
· In the last two sections of the book the reader can find practical suggestions for the use of immunoassays in field conditions.· WalkerThomas had two very practical suggestions.· Pamphlets of practical suggestions will be distributed to all Congregational Church families.· Our role has been to put forward practical suggestions - and sometimes to rein in the larger ambitions of our partners.· Now for some small and very practical suggestions for last minute presents.· Scholes makes useful and practical suggestions for helping students to read better in this situation.· There follows a list of practical suggestions concerning ways in which the protection of intellectual property rights can be maximized.
VERB· I can not accept this suggestion.· The mediator merely functions as a facilitator and has no legal power to force the parties to accept these suggestions.· Be prepared to accept a suggestion from a fellow student.· Oliver was glad to accept the suggestion.· You can accept this suggestion and opt to make the two objects keep the alignment.· He accepted my suggestion with enthusiasm.· Anne herself was well aware of Joan's motive in accepting the suggestion with such alacrity.· The judge did not accept the suggestion that Mr. Hallworth saw Mrs. Aboody alone after her husband's interruption.
· Would it be totally insane of her to agree to his suggestion?· Not all will necessarily agree with the suggestion that those who fight in wars are historically more important than the wars themselves.· She hadn't known, when she agreed to Caro's suggestion, that her friend lived on a narrow boat.· The Mayor, as Masko would have realised, had little option but to agree to the suggestion.
· A library committee of 18 members was then constituted to consider these suggestions.· A special reform commission was appointed to consider their suggestions.· I hope that my right hon. and learned Friend will consider that suggestion.· Review the Investment Overview and related transmittal memo and consider submission of purchaser suggestions. 4.· He liked the offworlder well enough, but it was ridiculous for Zurachina even to consider the suggestion.· Sir Peter Hordern I should certainly like to consider that suggestion.· I hope that the Home Secretary will consider all the suggestions that have been made in this sensible debate.
· Mr Heseltine denied any suggestions that he was interested in Mr Lamont's job.· She denies any suggestion that she used her official position for personal gain.· Sandone denied any suggestions that the move was in any way a legal ploy.· But he publicly denies any suggestion of wrongdoing.· Viren vigorously denied the suggestion, saying that he drank only reindeer milk.
· Mr Withington dismissed suggestions the company might face a growing number of smuggling cases.· The facts here being admittedly extreme, the Court of Appeal could dismiss this suggestion without difficulty.· He dismissed suggestions of disarray over the arrangements to supply £500 million worth of programmes for next year's schedule.· For those who dismiss the suggestion, a warning.· It dismisses suggestions that acid rain is a key factor in declining tree health.
· Basically, if you follow the suggestions we have made earlier, you will obtain adequate supplies of vitamins and minerals.· These grant forms may look casual enough, but follow their instructions and suggestions very carefully and precisely.· If you decide to follow any of these suggestions, don't expect immediate results.· The legislation was followed almost immediately by suggestions of further change.· In this respect, they may be regarded as following Gandhi's suggestions and advice.· She resisted his pressure to reveal her story, but finally followed his suggestion to tell it to the hearth.
· This has led to the suggestion that there was an eclipse of the sun.· Never did she ask leading questions or provide suggestions.· The state of the M25 has led to suggestions that bigger and better roads may lead only to worse jams.· These findings have led to the suggestion that altered endothelial function without endothelial loss may be important in permitting platelet thrombus formation.· That has led to a suggestion with far-reaching consequences.
· Make out there was room for improvement. Make suggestions she could mention to her surgeon.· Mediators may make suggestions, but they do not impose a solution.· The referees have made many valuable suggestions.· Shaw has made the same suggestion to House leaders.· In a rather tentative manner, they made some suggestions on how they thought it could be improved.· We made suggestions, to be overruled by upstarts.· I made a few suggestions, creating chances, scoring goals, but it did not get through.· If not, get those who were successful to help the others by making suggestions.
· Is there any other program which can help, or can you offer any other suggestions?· Let me offer a few suggestions.· Carolyn Henderson offers some springtime suggestions.· Rather, offer the suggestion and see if there is interest.· This month he offers some suggestions on nipping all of them in the bud.· They expressed strong disappointment at not being included but offered numerous suggestions for Rice to consider.· All members of the Planning Group to offer suggestions for a second speaker.· Hear my strategy. Offer some suggestions and then leave me alone.
· She also rejected the suggestion that they simply needed to make a telephone call home to solve differences with their parents.· The general quickly rejected suggestions from Sen.· Mr Clarke rejected suggestions that his absence from Westminster on his trip had damaged his chances.· Response Comment Half of the respondents rejected this suggestion and around one-third were in favour.· Lady Ursula had gently but firmly rejected the suggestion that some one should stay.· Azapo also rejected the suggestion of an all-party conference, and denied having pursued any contacts with the government.· Bush rejected suggestions that he had chosen Thomas because he was black.
· Such findings would support the suggestion that a myopic mammal would be at a natural disadvantage.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
- She looked at him with just a suggestion of a smile.
- For example, just above the keys there seems to be a suggestion of a darker horizontal band.
- However, Paleolithic and Neolithic art often emphasized the buttocks, sometimes exaggerating them to a suggestion of hills or mountains.
- It is used harshly + with a suggestion of violence.
- It must not be overdone, but it can make a suggestion of mood that the listener will have.
- Miss Sargent seems more than careful not to let a suggestion of the relationship extend to her art.
- There is a suggestion of creation tales, evolution-of a survivor with millions of years of genetic knowledge.
- There is even a suggestion of official encouragement to depositors to use the Manx bank shortly before it went bust.
- There is no promise of safety in the story at all, or even a suggestion of how to physically survive danger.
WORD FAMILYnounsuggestionsuggestivenessadjectivesuggestivesuggestibleverbsuggestadverbsuggestively
1[countable] an idea, plan, or possibility that someone mentions, or the act of mentioning it: Any suggestions would be welcome.suggestion that The committee rejected the suggestion that houses should be built on this site.suggestion for Here are some suggestions for further activities.suggestion about My suggestion about menus was ignored.at somebody’s suggestion She took a seat at his suggestion.2[singular, uncountable] a sign or possibility of somethingsuggestion of There was never any suggestion of criminal involvement. The government have denied any suggestion of involvement in her death.suggestion that There’s some suggestion that the intruder was the same person that killed Angie.3a suggestion of something a slight amount of something: There was just a suggestion of a smile on her face.4[uncountable] an indirect way of making you accept an idea, for example by hypnotism: the power of suggestionCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a suggestion· Can I make a suggestion?offer/put forward a suggestion· A few suggestions were put forward.have a suggestion· I have a suggestion for you.come up with a suggestion (=think of something to suggest)· We’ve come up with five suggestions.accept/adopt a suggestion (=do what is suggested)· The issue was finally settled when Amelia’s suggestion was adopted.reject a suggestion (=not do what is suggested)· The government rejected the suggestion of a referendum.be open to suggestions (=be willing to listen to suggestions)· We don’t have a firm plan yet, so we’re open to suggestions.welcome suggestions (=be keen to listen to suggestions)· We welcome your comments and suggestions.adjectivesa good/excellent suggestion· I think that’s an excellent suggestion.a helpful/useful/valuable suggestion· He made various helpful suggestions.a sensible suggestion· This was the first sensible suggestion she had heard from him.a constructive/positive suggestion (=involving helpful ideas, not criticism)· Any evaluation should be fair and linked to positive suggestions for improvement.a stupid/ridiculous suggestion· It seemed a ridiculous suggestion.a practical suggestion (=based on real situations, not just ideas)· What practical suggestions can you offer to teachers of children with learning difficulties?THESAURUSsuggestion an idea, plan, or possibility that someone suggests: · We welcome any suggestions as to how to improve our service.· Sally made a few useful suggestions about places we could visit.proposal a formal or official suggestion: · They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.· The proposal to build a new airport has finally been rejected.recommendation an official suggestion about what to do, especially one that is contained in a report: · The safety board has made some recommendations.· The Government decided to accept the recommendation of the Lockwood Report.