Words / B1

s-uh-JESCH-uh-n/səˈdʒestʃən/

A suggestion is an idea you offer. Suggest is already in the dictionary. Advice is stronger; a proposal is more formal. Complaints: a suggestion in the box is not a formal complaint with a case number.

Meaning

An idea you offer for someone to consider.

Examples

• “A suggestion in the box is not a formal complaint with a case number.”
• “The inspector’s suggestion was a second invigilator, not a logo on the door.”

Good to know

a suggestion; make a suggestion. Verb: suggest + -ing / that. Everyday: an idea. School / consultations. Countable ideas. Mix-up: a suggestion is not an order.

Near in meaning

idea

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