Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Offering Suggestions

Here you will learn some English words related to offering suggestions such as "hint", "bring forward", and "challenge".

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to advance [verb]

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

Ex: In the academic conference , the researcher advanced a groundbreaking theory that challenged existing notions in the field .

alternatively [adverb]

as a second choice or another possibility

Ex: The meeting can be scheduled for Monday , or alternatively , on Wednesday to accommodate everyone 's availability .

always [adverb]

as an available alternative when other options fail

Ex: If the paint color looks wrong , we can always repaint .

(at|on) {one's} suggestion [phrase]

according to someone else's suggestion

Ex: We decided to visit the museum at his suggestion .

to bespeak [verb]

to indicate or show something

better [adjective]

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

Ex: It might be better to wait until the weather clears .

to bring forward [verb]

to suggest something for discussion or consideration

Ex: The employee brought forward a cost-saving suggestion to the management .

can [verb]

used to present an offer or suggestion

challenge [noun]

an invitation or call to engage in a contest, competition, or fight

Ex: She accepted the challenge to a debate .

to challenge [verb]

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

Ex: The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments .

connotation [noun]

an idea, feeling, or meaning that is implied, suggested, or associated with a word or expression beyond its literal definition

Ex: Literary analysis often explores the connotations of words .

to connote [verb]

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

Ex: His choice of formal language in the email connotes professionalism and seriousness .

could [verb]

used to present an offer or recommendation

failing [preposition]

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

Ex: Failing a resolution to the conflict , mediation may be necessary .

to float [verb]

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

Ex: The department head chose to float a proposal for a new project management system .

for what it is worth [phrase]

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

Ex: I know you 're not convinced , but for what it 's worth , I believe giving it a try could lead to some positive outcomes .

to hazard [verb]

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

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to hint [verb]

to indirectly suggest something

Ex: The author skillfully hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel , keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion .

hint [noun]

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

Ex: He dropped a hint about his favorite restaurant , hoping his friends would suggest it for dinner .

how about [phrase]

used to inquire information about someone or something

Ex: If you do n't like coffee , how about tea ?

to hypothesize [verb]

to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

Ex: Before testing the new drug , pharmacologists hypothesized about its potential effectiveness in treating the medical condition .

idea [noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Let 's brainstorm and come up with creative ideas for the marketing campaign .

implicit [adjective]

suggesting something without directly stating it

Ex: Emily 's implicit agreement to help was evident in her willingness to rearrange her schedule .

implicitly [adverb]

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

Ex: The decision was implicitly communicated through the manager 's actions .

Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
Decision and Resolution	Consideration and Choice	Making a Decision	Determining Decisions
Making Tough Choices	Love and Hate	Fondness and Disdain	Offering Suggestions
Proposing and Implying	Suggesting Options	Giving Advice	Guidance and Counsel
Advice and Counsel	Giving Permission	Denying Permission	Obligation and Rules
Duty and Regulations	Rules and Requirements	Mandatory Guidelines