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suggestion

suggestion

Meaning of suggestion

proposed idea

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Pronunciation
British English/səˈdʒestʃən/
American English/ə səˈdʒɛstʃən/
Russian transcription[prʲɪdlɐˈʐenʲɪje]
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suggestion with Russian translation

suggestion usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

На совещании команда поддержала её предложение переставить стеллажи, и работа закончилась быстрее.

In the team meeting, her suggestion to rearrange the display racks helped the whole team finish faster.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Продавец предложил примерить платье с поясом — такое предложение понравилось покупательнице.

The shop assistant made a suggestion to try the dress with a belt, and the customer smiled.

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suggestion belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store, Calls and Meetings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

suggestionпредложение
childребёнок
guestгость
greetingприветствие
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки

suggestion synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between suggestion / input / proposal / idea / offer / recommendation

🇬🇧English

A contribution or opinion given during discussion; commonly used in teamwork and meetings and close to 'suggestion' in that context.

B2Often

We welcome input from all staff about the new layout.

🇬🇧English

More formal and often refers to a concrete plan or formal offer (e.g., business proposal).

B2Often

The team approved her proposal for the new merchandising plan.

🇬🇧English

A broader term: a thought or concept, not necessarily presented as a specific proposal to others.

B1Very Often

She had an idea for a summer display but hasn't suggested it yet.

🇬🇧English

Often means presenting goods/services or willingness to help; can be more practical or commercial than 'suggestion'.

B1Very Often

The store made an offer on the remaining coats.

🇬🇧English

A suggestion that usually carries an evaluative or endorsed quality; more formal and authoritative than a casual suggestion.

B2Often

Her recommendation was to reorder the best‑selling items first.

🇬🇧English

Guidance or counsel given to someone; usually practical and directed to a person rather than a neutral idea.

B1Very Often

Can I give you some advice about arranging the shelves?

🇬🇧English

A short, practical piece of advice; usually informal and aimed at a quick solution.

B1Often

A tip for displays: group clothes by color.

H
🇬🇧English
hint

A subtle clue or suggestion; often indirect and less explicit than a full suggestion.

B1Often

He gave a hint about changing the color scheme.

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How to pronounce suggestion and what this word means

suggestion means suggestion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce suggestion

/səˈdʒestʃən/

suggestion translation

suggestion

suggestion examples

In the team meeting, her suggestion to rearrange the display racks helped the whole team finish faster.

suggestion transcription

/səˈdʒestʃən/, /ə səˈdʒɛstʃən/

Questions about this word

suggestion meaning: what does it mean?

proposed idea

suggestion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

suggestion is pronounced as /səˈdʒestʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

suggestion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

In the team meeting, her suggestion to rearrange the display racks helped the whole team finish faster. Translation: На совещании команда поддержала её предложение переставить стеллажи, и работа закончилась быстрее.

Is suggestion part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, suggestion can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is suggestion part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, suggestion can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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