Suggestion Definition & Meaning

suggestion
noun
  1. an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion"
  2. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
  3. a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
  4. persuasion formulated as a suggestion
  5. the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association
  6. the act of inducing hypnosis

"Suggestion" in song lyrics

See how suggestion is used in real songs:

  • "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

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.

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