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English Dictionary: suggestion	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for suggestion
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
suggestion n an idea that is suggested; "the picnic was her suggestion" a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" Synonym(s): suggestion, proposition, proffer a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent" Synonym(s): trace, hint, suggestion persuasion formulated as a suggestion Synonym(s): suggestion, prompting the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association the act of inducing hypnosis Synonym(s): hypnotism, mesmerism, suggestion
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Suggestion \Sug*ges"tion\, n. (Hypnotism) The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in the mind of the hypnotizer.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Suggestion \Sugges"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.] [bd]A false suggestion.[b8] --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. [bd]He gave me a hint of my danger, and added some suggestions as to the means of avoiding it.[b8] 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.