suggestions
word · lemma: suggestion
/səˈdʒɛstʃənz/
suh-JES-chuhnz
/sədʒˈɛstʃənz/
suh-JES-chuhnz
Definition
Ideas or advice that someone offers to help decide what to do or improve something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural when asking others for help ('any suggestions?'). Common in formal and informal settings. Not the same as 'recommendations', which often implies more authority. 'Make a suggestion' and 'give suggestions' are frequent collocations.
Spanish: sugerenciasPortuguese (BR): sugestõesPortuguese (PT): sugestõesChinese (Simplified): 建议Chinese (Traditional): 建議Hindi: सुझावArabic: اقتراحاتBengali: পরামর্শ - সুপারিশRussian: предложенияJapanese: 提案 - アドバイスVietnamese: gợi ýKorean: 제안 - 조언Turkish: önerilerUrdu: تجاویزIndonesian: saran - usulan
Example Sentences
I wrote down your suggestions in my notebook.
basic
The teacher asked for suggestions about the project.
basic
Thanks for your suggestions—they really helped me improve my work.
natural
If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
natural
We got lots of creative suggestions during the meeting.
natural
Do you have any suggestions for dinner?
basic