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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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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
to advance

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

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

as a second choice or another possibility

Ex: If you prefer not to drive, you can alternatively take the train to the city. 
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always
always
[Adverb]

as an available alternative when other options fail

Ex: If the restaurant is full, we can always eat at home. 
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(at|on) {one's} suggestion

according to someone else's suggestion

Ex: On his suggestion, I applied for the job. 
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to bespeak

to indicate or show something

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better
better
[Adjective]

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

Ex: It's better to get enough rest before the exam. 
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to bring forward

to suggest something for discussion or consideration

Ex: Sarah brought the new marketing strategy forward during the team meeting. 
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can
can
[Verb]

used to present an offer or suggestion

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challenge
challenge
[noun]

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

Ex: He issued a challenge to his opponent for a chess match. 
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to challenge

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

Ex: She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday. 
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connotation

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

Ex: "Home" has connotations of warmth and security. 
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to connote

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

Ex: The use of warm colors like red and orange in the painting connotes a sense of passion and intensity. 
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could
could
[Verb]

used to present an offer or recommendation

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failing
failing
[preposition]

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

Ex: Sarah hoped to secure a full scholarship for college; failing that, she planned to apply for financial aid. 
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to float
to float
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule. 
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for what it is worth

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'm not an expert on the matter, but for what it's worth, I think you should consult a professional. 
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to hazard
to hazard
[Verb]

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

Ex: He hesitated but decided to hazard a guess about the answer. 
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to hint
to hint
[Verb]

to indirectly suggest something

Ex: The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying. 
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hint
hint
[noun]

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

Ex: She gave him a subtle hint about where to find the missing key, hoping he would pick up on it. 
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how about
how about
[phrase]

used to inquire information about someone or something

Ex: How about going for a walk after dinner? 
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to hypothesize

to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

Ex: Before conducting the experiment, scientists need to hypothesize about the expected outcomes based on existing knowledge. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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implicit
implicit
[Adjective]

suggesting something without directly stating it

Ex: His implicit approval was evident from the nod of his head. 
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implicitly
implicitly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The instructions implicitly indicated the preferred approach. 
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