suggestion

Definition

  • noun: an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave
  • noun: the act or process of 'suggesting'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: insinuation, hint, allusion

Examples

  • I'm shocked at the 'suggestion' that he deliberately cheated. = The very 'suggestion' that he deliberately cheated is shocking (to me).

  • They were careful to avoid any 'suggestion' of impropriety. [=avoid doing anything that could be seen as improper]

  • There was some 'suggestion' of swelling around his ankle. [=his ankle appeared to be slightly swollen]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Captain! - You all right? - Ay, Captain, but we are trapped. Can you get it started? Are you intending to engage the thrusters? I am open up for suggestions. Okay. - There's the problem, sir. - What? It's a pipe. I can not it to combust. (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond