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Suggestion \Sug*ges"tion\, n. [F. suggestion, L. suggestio.]
1. The act of suggesting; presentation of an idea.
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2. That which is suggested; an intimation; an insinuation; a
hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a
secret incitement; temptation.
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Why do I yield to that suggestion? --Shak.
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3. Charge; complaint; accusation. [Obs.] "A false
suggestion." --Chaucer.
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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.
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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.
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6. (Hypnotism) The control of the mind of an hypnotic subject
by ideas in the mind of the hypnotizer.
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Syn: Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation.

Usage: {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."
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Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike,
Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike. --Pope.
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Arthur, whom they say is killed to-night
On your suggestion. --Shak.
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