suggestion
Translation
suggestion, proposal, hint, recommendation
Examples
Do you have any suggestions?
Do you have any suggestions?
There was a suggestion of fear in her voice.
There was a suggestion of fear in her voice.
Grammar Patterns
((about/on sth.)) a suggestion about/on sth. Do you have a suggestion about the new project?
((that + clause)) a suggestion that (clause) He made a suggestion that we should leave early.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proposal, recommendation, hint, idea
Etymology
From Latin 'suggerere' (to bring up, suggest), from 'sub-' (under) + 'gerere' (to carry). The idea is of bringing an idea 'up from under'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'suggesting' an idea by gently 'carrying' it to you from 'under' the surface.