suggestions

noun

(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

(uncountable) The act of suggesting.

(countable, psychology) Something implied, which the mind is liable to take as fact.

The act of exercising control over a hypnotised subject by communicating some belief or impulse by means of words or gestures; the idea so suggested.

(law, countable) Information, insinuation, speculation, as opposed to a sworn testimony and evidence.

Roots

subsug- · Latin · under, below gero-gest · Latin · carry, bear

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Where does suggestions come from?

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