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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SUGGES'TION, n. A hint; a first intimation, proposal or mention. The measure was adopted at the suggestion of an eminent philosopher.
1. Presentation of an idea to the mind; as the suggestions of fancy or imagination; the suggestions of conscience.
2. Insinuation; secret notification or incitement.
3. In law, information without oath.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
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" [syn: suggestion, proposition, proffer]
3: a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent" [syn: trace, hint, suggestion]
4: persuasion formulated as a suggestion [syn: suggestion, prompting]
5: the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association
6: the act of inducing hypnosis [syn: hypnotism, mesmerism, suggestion]

Merriam Webster's

noun Date: 14th century 1. a. the act or process of suggesting b. something suggested 2. a. the process by which a physical or mental state is influenced by a thought or idea <the power of suggestion> b. the process by which one thought leads to another especially through association of ideas 3. a slight indication ; trace <a suggestion of a smile>

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. 1 the act or an instance of suggesting; the state of being suggested. 2 a theory, plan, etc., suggested (made a helpful suggestion). 3 a slight trace; a hint (a suggestion of garlic). 4 Psychol. a the insinuation of a belief etc. into the mind. b such a belief etc. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L suggestio -onis (as SUGGEST)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Suggestion Sug*ges"tion, n. (Hypnotism) The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in the mind of the hypnotizer.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Suggestion Sug*ges"tion, n. [F. suggestion, L. suggestio.] 1. The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea. 2. That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation. Why do I yield to that suggestion? --Shak. 3. Charge; complaint; accusation. [Obs.] ``A false suggestion.'' --Chaucer. 4. (Law) Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at the death or insolvency of a party. 5. (Physiol. & Metaph.) The act or power of originating or recalling ideas or relations, distinguished as original and relative; -- a term much used by Scottish metaphysicians from Hutcherson to Thomas Brown. Syn: Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation. Usage: Suggestion, Hint. A hint is the briefest or most indirect mode of calling one's attention to a subject. A suggestion is a putting of something before the mind for consideration, an indirect or guarded mode of presenting argument or advice. A hint is usually something slight or covert, and may by merely negative in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended to furnish us with some practical assistance or direction. ``He gave me a hint of my danger, and added some suggestions as to the means of avoiding it.'' Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. --Pope. Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion. --Shak.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(suggestions) Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English. 1. If you make a suggestion, you put forward an idea or plan for someone to think about. The dietitian was helpful, making suggestions as to how I could improve my diet... Perhaps he'd followed her suggestion of a stroll to the river... N-COUNT: oft N of/for n/-ing 2. A suggestion is something that a person says which implies that something is the case. We reject any suggestion that the law needs amending... There are suggestions that he might be supported by the Socialists. N-COUNT: oft N that 3. If there is no suggestion that something is the case, there is no reason to think that it is the case. There is no suggestion whatsoever that the two sides are any closer to agreeing... N-SING: usu with brd-neg, N that, N of n 4. If there is a suggestion of something, there is a slight amount or sign of it. ...that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan. ...a firm, well-sprung mattress with not one suggestion of a sag. = hint N-COUNT: usu sing, N of n 5. Suggestion means giving people a particular idea by associating it with other ideas. The power of suggestion is very strong.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. Hint, intimation, insinuation, allusion.

Moby Thesaurus

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