English Words for "Offering Suggestions"

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to propose an idea or theory for discussion

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During the team meeting, Sarah advanced a new marketing strategy to boost product visibility.

The scientist eagerly advanced a hypothesis regarding the observed phenomenon.

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alternatively

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as a second choice or another possibility

always

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as an available alternative when other options fail

at one's suggestion

phrase

/æt sˈʌmwʌnz sədʒˈɛstʃən/

according to someone else's suggestion

better

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more suitable or effective compared to other available options

to bring forward

Verb

/bɹˈɪŋ fˈoːɹwɚd/

to suggest something for discussion or consideration

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Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

bring

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forward

to challenge

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to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

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connotation

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a feeling or an idea suggested by a word aside from its literal or primary meaning

What is "connotation"?

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. Unlike denotation, which is the straightforward definition of a word, connotation encompasses the feelings, ideas, or images that a word evokes in people's minds. For example, the word "home" denotes a place where one lives, but it often carries connotations of warmth, safety, and comfort. Understanding connotation is important for effective communication, as it influences how messages are received and interpreted. The connotations of words can vary based on personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, and societal norms, impacting the overall meaning in a conversation or text.

to connote

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to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

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failing

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‌used to present an alternative suggestion in case something does not happen or succeed

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preposition of agent

to float

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to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

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transitive

for what it is worth

phrase

/fɔːɹ wˌʌt ɪt ɪz wˈɜːθ/

Idiom

used before a comment or opinion to indicate that the speaker is sharing it, even though they may not be sure of its value or significance

What is the origin of the idiom "for what it is worth" and when to use it?

The idiom "for what it is worth" is often used to preface an opinion or statement, expressing the speaker's sense of humility or uncertainty about the value of their input. Its origins can be traced back to the 1966 song "For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound)" by Buffalo Springfield, which captured the social and political turmoil of the era. The phrase has since become a common idiom, used in various contexts to convey tentativeness or a lack of absolute confidence in one's words.

to hazard

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to state an opinion, guess, suggestion, etc. even though there are chances of one being wrong

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to hint

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to indirectly suggest something

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hint

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a slight suggestion or piece of advice that shows how a problem is solved

how about

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/hˌaʊ ɐbˈaʊt/

used to inquire information about someone or something

to hypothesize

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to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

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idea

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a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

implicit

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suggesting something without directly stating it

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implicitly

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in a way that is understood or suggested without being directly stated

explicitly

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