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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Proposing and Implying

Here you will learn some English words related to proposing and implying such as "prompt", "insinuate", and "nominate".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
indicative
indicative
[Adjective]

serving as a clear sign or signal of something

Ex: Her high test scores were indicative of her academic prowess. 
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to infer
to infer
[Verb]

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

Ex: After observing the pattern of behavior, the detective could infer that the suspect was familiar with the victim. 
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to insinuate

to suggest something in an indirect manner

Ex: During the discussion, she insinuated that her colleague was taking credit for her ideas without directly accusing him. 
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it would not do {sb} any harm

used to refer to something as a good idea or a reasonable choice

Ex: A bit of exercise wouldn't do you any harm - it could boost your mood and health. 
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to let
to let
[Verb]

used to politely make or respond to suggestions, or give instructions or remarks

Ex: Let me introduce you to my colleagues. 
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maybe
maybe
[Adverb]

used to introduce an alternative or a piece of advice

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might
might
[Verb]

‌used to bring up a suggestion in a polite manner

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to moot
to moot
[Verb]

to bring up a topic or question for discussion

Ex: The team decided to moot the idea of a flexible work schedule during the next staff meeting. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to put forward a suggestion or proposal formally

Ex: I move that we consider implementing a new recycling program in our office. 
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must
must
[Verb]

used to make a recommendation regarding someone or something

Ex: You must try their homemade ice cream—it's incredible. 
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to nominate

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Ex: The committee decided to nominate a candidate for the prestigious award. 
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nomination

the process of officially selecting a candidate for either an election or bestowing an honnor

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nominee
nominee
[noun]

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

Ex: The political party announced its presidential nominee for the upcoming election. 
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now then
now then
[phrase]

used to draw attention to what someone wants to say

Ex: Now then, let's focus on the task at hand and try to solve this problem together. 
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now you are talking

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Ex: If you can finish the report by Friday, now you are talking. 
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perhaps
perhaps
[Adverb]

used when introducing a request, making an offer, or giving a suggestion politely

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to point to

‌to suggest that something is true or is the case

Ex: The sudden decline in sales points to a decrease in consumer interest. 
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to posit
to posit
[Verb]

to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

Ex: In the scientific hypothesis, researchers often posit certain conditions to explore their potential effects on the experiment. 
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to postulate

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

Ex: Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning. 
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to prefigure

to perceive something as a sign that indicates the occurrence of something good or evil

Ex: The sudden appearance of black cats was believed to prefigure bad luck in the old superstitions. 
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to prompt
to prompt
[Verb]

to encourage someone to do or say something

Ex: The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions. 
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proposal
proposal
[noun]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

Ex: Her proposal to extend the project was accepted. 
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to propose

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Ex: He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation. 
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proposer
proposer
[noun]

someone who puts forward a suggestion or proposal for further discussion or consideration

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proposition

a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts

Ex: The company received a proposition to merge with a competitor. 
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to propound

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

Ex: The scientist propounded a new theory to explain the phenomenon observed in the experiment. 
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to put forward

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

Ex: She put forward a new plan to increase sales. 
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to [put] it to {sb}

to introduce a plan or suggestion to a group of individuals so that they decide whether to accept it or not

Ex: It's an interesting proposal. I'll put it to the board of directors next week. 
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to put to
to put to
[Verb]

to present a plan or offer to someone for consideration

Ex: I'll put the idea to the board at our next meeting. 
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