Found 3 items, similar to Suggestion.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: suggestion saran
English → English (WordNet) Definition: suggestion suggestion 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: proposition, proffer] 3: a just detectable amount; “he speaks French with a trace of an accent” [syn: trace, hint] 4: persuasion formulated as a suggestion [syn: prompting] 5: the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association 6: the act of inducing hypnosis [syn: hypnotism, mesmerism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Suggestion Suggestion \Sug*ges"tion\, n. [F. suggestion, L. suggestio.] 1. The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation. [1913 Webster] Why do I yield to that suggestion? --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. Charge; complaint; accusation. [Obs.] “A false suggestion.” --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 6. (Hypnotism) The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in the mind of the hypnotizer. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 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.” [1913 Webster] Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. --Pope. [1913 Webster] Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night On your suggestion. --Shak. [1913 Webster]