suggestion

[suhg-jes-chuhn, suh-] / səgˈdʒɛs tʃən, sə- /

NOUN

advice, plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach charge idea instruction invitation motion opinion proposal proposition recommendation resolution tip

STRONG

advancement angle bid bit brainchild commendation exhortation gimmick injunction lead outline pitch presentation proffer reminder scheme setup steer submission telltale tender testimonial thesis tip-off

WEAK

big idea game plan hot lead sneaking suspicion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemnation question

WEAK

declaration demand order telling

NOUN

hint, implication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indication notion suspicion thought

STRONG

allusion association autosuggestion breath clue connotation cue inkling innuendo insinuation intimation overtone reminder self-suggestion shade signification smack symbol symbolism symbolization symbology telltale tinge trace undertone vein whisper wind

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

information

WEAK

declaration demand order telling

Example Sentences

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Mr. Fryer ably takes up a difficult subject and comes up with practical and useful suggestions.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is even a slight suggestion of a physical resemblance.

From BBC

He brushed aside suggestions that more oil drilling in the North Sea would make the UK more resilient.

From BBC

But Iran's parliament speaker has dismissed any suggestion of talks altogether.

From BBC

HP IQ will respond with in depth answers to those questions, and can also offer the user suggestions on what they should do next.

From Barron's