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

  • (..) It's only a shower. Besides, they got the infield covered. Say, could I see that knife a second, please? Well, we're still tied up six to six. Who's got a suggestion? - It's after . Let's get some dinner. - Why don't we wait till o'clock? OK with me. There's something I'd like to say. (..)
    1957 12 Angry Men