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Webster 1913 Edition
Suggestion
Sug-ges′tion
,Noun.
[F.
suggestion
, L. suggestio
.] 1.
The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.
2.
That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation.
Why do I yield to that
suggestion
? Shakespeare
3.
Charge; complaint; accusation.
[Obs.]
“A false suggestion.” Chaucer.
4.
(Law)
Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at the death or insolvency of a party.
5.
(Physiol. & Metaph.)
The act or power of originating or recalling ideas or relations, distinguished as original and relative; – a term much used by Scottish metaphysicians from Hutcherson to Thomas Brown.
Syn. – Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation.
– Suggestion
, Hint
. A hint is the briefest or most indirect mode of calling one’s attention to a subject. A suggestion is a putting of something before the mind for consideration, an indirect or guarded mode of presenting argument or advice. A hint is usually something slight or covert, and may by merely negative in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended to furnish us with some practical assistance or direction. “He gave me a hint of my danger, and added some suggestions as to the means of avoiding it.” Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike,
Just
Just
hint
a fault, and hesitate dislike. Pope.
Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night
On your
On your
suggestion
. Shakespeare
Webster 1828 Edition
Suggestion
SUGGES'TION
,Noun.
1.
Presentation of an idea to the mind; as the suggestions of fancy or imagination; the suggestions of conscience.2.
Insinuation; secret notification or incitement.3.
In law, information without oath.