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.

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