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

  • (..) more luck in your field, You will find what you are looking for in this box. Alley has written you a thorough set of instructions. I add only one suggestion on using the machine. Drop it to the bottom of the deepest ocean. Tesla's warning is as unheeded as he knew it would be. (..)
    2006 The Prestige