suggestion
Translation
suggestion, proposal, hint
Examples
He made a useful suggestion.
He made a useful suggestion.
There was a suggestion of a smile on her face.
There was a suggestion of a smile on her face.
Grammar Patterns
((about/on sth.)) a suggestion about/on sth. He made a suggestion about the new project.
((that sb. should do sth.)) a suggestion that sb. should do sth. My suggestion is that we should leave early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proposal, recommendation, hint; Antonyms: demand, order
Etymology
From Latin 'suggerere' (to bring under, suggest), from 'sub-' (under) + 'gerere' (to carry). The idea of bringing an idea up from underneath.
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'suggesting' a plan by gently placing it on the table for others to consider.