El something that someone suggests
suggestion ,s9'd3estpn||s3g-/[n C] something that someone suggests: That's an
excellent suggestion, make a suggestion She made some useful suggestions about places we could visit.
+ that Barry ignored my suggestion that he should try phoning her again. have a suggestion (=want to make a suggestion) Does anyone have any other suggestions?
proposal /ргэ'рэогД' [n С] a formal or official suggestion that something should be done: They will consider our proposal at their next meeting.
proposal to do sth Their proposal to build a new airport has finally been
rejected.
+ for American proposals for a Middle East peace settlement
■J what you say to suggest something
m see also m suggestions
QJ suggest /ai ssdsestl-sag-; spoken say
this especially to suggest something that you think is a sensible or helpful thing to do
I suggest (that) sb do sth I suggest we take a half-hour break and start again at 3. I If you don't know the answer, I suggest you try the encyclopedia.
A I suggest is more formal than all the
other expressions here.
Qlet's lets let's go/do/have/meet
etc spoken say this to suggest to someone what you and they should do together: Let's have a meal after the concert. let's not Let's not argue ~ it's my birthday!
Qwhy don't you?/why not? ■ wai
daont ju:, wai not/ spoken say this to suggest something to someone, especially to help them decide what to do: W/hy not get Andreas a book for his birthday? I Why don't you just phone and tell them you
can 't corne?
Qshall we?/shall I? j>i wi:, jui ai
spoken, especially british say this to suggest what you might do, and to ask someone if the^ agree: Shall I get the theatre tickets? I Shall we go shopping this afternoon, then?
Qdo you want to? du: ju: wont tu:|| - wuint-/ spoken say this to suggest something that you and someone else could do together, and to ask the other person if they agree: Do you want to go out for a meal?
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Qhow about? I what about? ,"hao abaot, wot abaoi spoken informal say this to suggest something which you think is a good idea: We need a break ~ how about a weekend in London? 1 Well, if the car's too small, what about renting a bigger one?
Qcould always spoken /kud 'alwЈz|| -weiz/ say this to suggest something that may solve a problem.- You could always stay with me if you miss the train. 1 I suppose I could always get Rosie some perfume for Christmas.
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SUITABLE/ UNSUITABLE
see also convenient/not
convenient, best perffect
suitable
suitable /surtaM, sju:-||'su:- [adj] something or someone that is suitable is the right kind of thing or person for a purpose, job, or situation: I still haven't found a suitable job. I You must wear something suitable - preferably black. + for The house would be suitable for a large family. I choosing a suitable bride
for the prince suitably [adv] suitably dressed for a
wedding
Д Don't say 'suitable to something' or 'suitable to do something'. Say suitable for something.
right /rait/ \adj] the right thing or person is exactly suitable: I've found some curtains that are just the right colour. I I don't know the right word to describe it. + for It's a good school, but it wasn't really right for Melissa. I We all agree that Carey is the right person for the job.
just right ^completely suitable) i moved into a small apartment close to the college ~ it was just right.
proper /'ргорэг|'рга:-/ [adj only before nounj the proper equipment/clothes/ methods/training etc especially British the equipment, clothes etc that are generally considered to be right for a purpose: You can't climb a mountain without the proper equipment. \ I must have the proper tools for the job. properly Jhe machine operators had not been properly trained.
SUITABLE/UNSUITABLE
appropriate /э'ргэорп-^t/ [adj] suitable for a situation or purpose - use this especially about something that has been carefully chosen for a particular situation: Considering the warnings he's had, I think the punishment was appropriate. 1 You will be given your orders at the appropriate time.
+ for Each member is given a special exercise routine that is appropriate for his or her needs. appropriately [adfl a delightful place that was appropriately named Mount Pleasant
Appropriate is more formal than right
or proper.
Qgood god [adj only before noun] especially spoken very suitable for a purpose or job - use this especially when there are several suitable people or things to choose from: Bates would be a good person to have on the team.
+ for The big jars are good for storing rice or pasta.
good - better - best
ideal /ai'dol/ [adj] the ideal thing or person is the most suitable one you can possibly choose, when there are many to choose from: If you're setting up your own company, our Business Starter Loan would be ideal. + for With its tough suspension and 4- wheel drive, it's ideal for driving in the desert.
suit /suit, sju:t||suit/ [и T not in passive) something that suits a person, purpose, or situation is suitable for them: Make sure you
choose a computer that suits your needs. I a job that would suit a young science graduate I They found us a house close to the campus, which suited us very well.
Д Don't say 'it suits to me' or 'it suits with me'. Say it suits me.
not suitable
unsuitable/not suitable /лпЧипэЬЛ
not 'su:teb<?l. -'sju-l-'su:-/ [adj| We never planted vines there because the climate was not suitable.
+ for violent movies that are totally unsuitable for children I The road is not suitable for heavy vehicles.
wrong /roi]||ro:i]/ [adj] not the right one for
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a particular job or purpose: You're using the wrong spoon - this is the soup spoon. I This is a very important job, so we don't want to choose the wrongperson. I I think you picked the wrong time to call her.