suggestion

• Substantiv, das eine Idee, einen Plan oder einen Rat bezeichnet, die zur Prüfung oder Diskussion vorgelegt werden; auch ein Hinweis oder eine Andeutung.

A noun referring to an idea, plan, or piece of advice put forward for consideration or discussion.

1. Idea or proposalA2formal

   An idea, plan, or opinion put forward for consideration.

   Vorschlag

   • She made a suggestion to improve the workflow.
   • I appreciate your suggestion about the new design.
   • His suggestion was well received by the team.

   Synonymeadvicebidcounselideamotionnotionopinionplanproposalpropositionrecommendationsubmissionthought

2. Subtle indicationB2formal

   A slight or indirect sign or hint of something.

   Andeutung

   • There was a suggestion of sadness in her voice.
   • The painting contains a suggestion of autumn colors.
   • His tone carried a suggestion of doubt.

   Synonymehintintimationnuancesuspiciontingetouchtraceundertonewhiff

3. Psychological influenceC1formalmedical

   The process of influencing someone's thoughts or actions through hypnosis or persuasion.

   Suggestion

   • Under hypnosis, the patient was open to suggestion.
   • The power of suggestion can affect memory recall.
   • The therapist used suggestion to help the patient relax.

   Synonymeinfluencepersuasionprompting