Suggestion Definition & Meaning
suggestion
- noun
- an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion"
- a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
- a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
- persuasion formulated as a suggestion
- the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association
- the act of inducing hypnosis
"Suggestion" in song lyrics
See how suggestion is used in real songs:
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"Oppressed and all vexed and just placed a suggestion"
3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect -
"Cool, calm, posignatic with suggestion"
Afu-Ra f/ Ky-Mani Marley — Equality -
"Star child indeed, I heed, the best suggestion"
Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks
Words that rhyme with suggestion
Usage tips for "suggestion"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suggestion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suggestion to find words that pair well.
Use "suggestion" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does suggestion mean?
- an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion" a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent" persuasion formulated as a suggestion the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association the act of inducing hypnosis
- What part of speech is suggestion?
- Suggestion is a noun.
- How many definitions does suggestion have?
- Suggestion has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).