noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
add weight to the suggestion/idea etc
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Recent research adds weight to the theory that the climate is changing.
dismiss an idea/suggestion
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Both actors dismissed any idea of a romantic relationship between them.
helpful advice/hints/suggestions etc
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Our sales staff are there to give you helpful advice.
put forward a proposal/suggestion
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She put forward a compromise proposal.
refute an allegation/a suggestion etc
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She refuted any allegations of malpractice.
take sb up on an offer/a promise/a suggestion etc
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I’ll take you up on that offer of a drink, if it still stands.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
alternative
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An alternative suggestion is that the substances produced by ants might supplement the birds' preen oil in some way.
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Answers of this kind were often accompanied by alternative suggestions such as 5, 7 or 14 days.
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Here are some brief alternative suggestions: 1.
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Some employers' organisations have put forward alternative suggestions .
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It is to his credit that he makes alternative suggestions as to how this may be addressed.
helpful
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Do you have any helpful suggestions ?
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More often than not a reader unfamiliar with your work will give you some of the most helpful suggestions .
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An instruction book is included in the box, with helpful hints and suggestions for projects.
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These channels are described in more detail in specialist publications which also offer helpful suggestions on how and when to use them.
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Any helpful suggestions or comments would also be welcome.
open
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Therefore I would not necessarily be looking for a secretarial position, and would be open to other suggestions .
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This gave the impression that they were open to thoughtful suggestions .
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The new men in the Kremlin might be unsure of themselves and their thinking open to outside suggestions .
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He is open to better suggestions .
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Thomas said his committee was open to suggestions .
practical
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In the last two sections of the book the reader can find practical suggestions for the use of immunoassays in field conditions.
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WalkerThomas had two very practical suggestions .
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Pamphlets of practical suggestions will be distributed to all Congregational Church families.
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Our role has been to put forward practical suggestions - and sometimes to rein in the larger ambitions of our partners.
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Now for some small and very practical suggestions for last minute presents.
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Scholes makes useful and practical suggestions for helping students to read better in this situation.
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There follows a list of practical suggestions concerning ways in which the protection of intellectual property rights can be maximized.
■ VERB
accept
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I can not accept this suggestion .
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The mediator merely functions as a facilitator and has no legal power to force the parties to accept these suggestions .
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Be prepared to accept a suggestion from a fellow student.
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Oliver was glad to accept the suggestion .
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You can accept this suggestion and opt to make the two objects keep the alignment.
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He accepted my suggestion with enthusiasm.
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Anne herself was well aware of Joan's motive in accepting the suggestion with such alacrity.
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The judge did not accept the suggestion that Mr. Hallworth saw Mrs. Aboody alone after her husband's interruption.
agree
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Would it be totally insane of her to agree to his suggestion ?
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Not all will necessarily agree with the suggestion that those who fight in wars are historically more important than the wars themselves.
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She hadn't known, when she agreed to Caro's suggestion , that her friend lived on a narrow boat.
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The Mayor, as Masko would have realised, had little option but to agree to the suggestion .
consider
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A library committee of 18 members was then constituted to consider these suggestions .
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A special reform commission was appointed to consider their suggestions .
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I hope that my right hon. and learned Friend will consider that suggestion .
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Review the Investment Overview and related transmittal memo and consider submission of purchaser suggestions . 4.
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He liked the offworlder well enough, but it was ridiculous for Zurachina even to consider the suggestion .
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Sir Peter Hordern I should certainly like to consider that suggestion .
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I hope that the Home Secretary will consider all the suggestions that have been made in this sensible debate.
deny
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Mr Heseltine denied any suggestions that he was interested in Mr Lamont's job.
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She denies any suggestion that she used her official position for personal gain.
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Sandone denied any suggestions that the move was in any way a legal ploy.
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But he publicly denies any suggestion of wrongdoing.
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Viren vigorously denied the suggestion , saying that he drank only reindeer milk.
dismiss
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Mr Withington dismissed suggestions the company might face a growing number of smuggling cases.
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The facts here being admittedly extreme, the Court of Appeal could dismiss this suggestion without difficulty.
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He dismissed suggestions of disarray over the arrangements to supply £500 million worth of programmes for next year's schedule.
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For those who dismiss the suggestion , a warning.
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It dismisses suggestions that acid rain is a key factor in declining tree health.
follow
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Basically, if you follow the suggestions we have made earlier, you will obtain adequate supplies of vitamins and minerals.
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These grant forms may look casual enough, but follow their instructions and suggestions very carefully and precisely.
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If you decide to follow any of these suggestions , don't expect immediate results.
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The legislation was followed almost immediately by suggestions of further change.
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In this respect, they may be regarded as following Gandhi's suggestions and advice.
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She resisted his pressure to reveal her story, but finally followed his suggestion to tell it to the hearth.
lead
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This has led to the suggestion that there was an eclipse of the sun.
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Never did she ask leading questions or provide suggestions .
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The state of the M25 has led to suggestions that bigger and better roads may lead only to worse jams.
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These findings have led to the suggestion that altered endothelial function without endothelial loss may be important in permitting platelet thrombus formation.
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That has led to a suggestion with far-reaching consequences.
make
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Make out there was room for improvement. Make suggestions she could mention to her surgeon.
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Mediators may make suggestions , but they do not impose a solution.
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The referees have made many valuable suggestions .
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Shaw has made the same suggestion to House leaders.
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In a rather tentative manner, they made some suggestions on how they thought it could be improved.
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We made suggestions , to be overruled by upstarts.
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I made a few suggestions , creating chances, scoring goals, but it did not get through.
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If not, get those who were successful to help the others by making suggestions .
offer
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Is there any other program which can help, or can you offer any other suggestions ?
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Let me offer a few suggestions .
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Carolyn Henderson offers some springtime suggestions .
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Rather, offer the suggestion and see if there is interest.
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This month he offers some suggestions on nipping all of them in the bud.
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They expressed strong disappointment at not being included but offered numerous suggestions for Rice to consider.
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All members of the Planning Group to offer suggestions for a second speaker.
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Hear my strategy. Offer some suggestions and then leave me alone.
reject
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She also rejected the suggestion that they simply needed to make a telephone call home to solve differences with their parents.
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The general quickly rejected suggestions from Sen.
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Mr Clarke rejected suggestions that his absence from Westminster on his trip had damaged his chances.
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Response Comment Half of the respondents rejected this suggestion and around one-third were in favour.
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Lady Ursula had gently but firmly rejected the suggestion that some one should stay.
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Azapo also rejected the suggestion of an all-party conference, and denied having pursued any contacts with the government.
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Bush rejected suggestions that he had chosen Thomas because he was black.
support
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Such findings would support the suggestion that a myopic mammal would be at a natural disadvantage.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a list of holiday gift suggestions
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Barry ignored my suggestion that he should try phoning her again.
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Does anyone have any other suggestions?
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Don't underestimate the power of suggestion .
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She made some useful suggestions about places we could visit.
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We liked your suggestion about changing the timetable.
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We welcome any suggestions from our viewers as to how to improve our service.
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You must be flexible and open to suggestions in this job.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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After several public hearings that generated many suggestions, the city ventured into pockets of connectivity.
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I make no such suggestion , Mr Mayor.
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There is no suggestion that people directly involved with Kingfisher profited from knowing that a bid was imminent.
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We remain open to suggestions on decommissioning.
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Yet there is no suggestion of a union between Ge and Zeus.