suggestions — ideas or plans put forward for consideration or possible action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: ideas or plans put forward for consideration or possible action
Pronunciation (IPA): /səɡˈdʒestʃənz/
Example Sentences
- The boss asked for suggestions, but when I suggested a longer lunch break, he wasn't amused.
- We received over 100 suggestions for the company picnic location.
- Her suggestions for cost reduction saved the company $50,000 last year.
suggestions
NOUN[/səɡˈdʒestʃənz/]
ideas or plans put forward for consideration or possible action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'suggerere,' composed of 'sub' (under) and 'gerere' (to carry or bring). Originally meaning 'to carry up from below' or 'to bring forward,' it evolved to mean 'to bring to mind' or 'to propose an idea,' ultimately developing into the modern sense of offering a proposal or recommendation.
Breakdown
sub- (under, from below) + gerere (to carry, bring) + -tion (noun suffix). The base verb 'suggest' combines the prefix and root, with the suffix '-tion' nominalizing it to form 'suggestion' (the act of suggesting or a proposed idea).
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📝Examples
“The boss asked for suggestions, but when I suggested a longer lunch break, he wasn't amused.”
“We received over 100 suggestions for the company picnic location.”
“Her suggestions for cost reduction saved the company $50,000 last year.”
“My mom's suggestions for my dating life are more creative than Netflix recommendations.”
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