suggestion

/səɡˈdʒɛstʃən/
noun
  1. An idea, plan, or opinion that is offered for someone to consider.
    • She made a helpful suggestion for improving the team's workflow.
    • I'm open to any suggestion about where to eat dinner tonight.
    • His suggestion to start a book club was met with enthusiasm.
  2. A slight sign or trace of something.
    • There was a suggestion of sadness in her voice when she spoke.
    • The painting has a suggestion of autumn in its warm colors.
    • He detected a suggestion of sarcasm in her comment.
  3. The act of influencing someone's thoughts or behavior through indirect means, especially in hypnosis.
    • She quit biting her nails through self-suggestion and positive thinking.
    • Under hypnosis, the patient responded to the therapist's suggestion.
    • The power of suggestion can make people believe things they didn't experience.
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