suggest an idea

  • 101propound — pro|pound [prəˈpaund] v [T] [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: propone to propose (14 19 centuries), from Latin proponere, from ponere to put ] formal to suggest an idea, explanation etc for other people to consider ▪ The theory of natural selection was… …

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  • 102propound — pro|pound [ prə paund ] verb transitive FORMAL to suggest an idea or theory for other people to consider …

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  • 103toss — toss1 [ tɔs ] verb ** ▸ 1 throw something carelessly ▸ 2 get rid of something ▸ 3 move something up and down ▸ 4 cover something in liquid ▸ 5 throw coin into air ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) transitive to throw something somewhere gently or in a slightly… …

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  • 104connote — [kə nəʊt] verb (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. ↘imply as a consequence or condition. Derivatives connotative kɒnəteɪtɪv, kə nəʊtətɪv adjective Origin C17: from med. L. connotare… …

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  • 105propound — verb (T) formal to suggest an idea, explanation etc for other people to consider …

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  • 106propose a motion — to formally suggest an idea or plan at a meeting …

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  • 107float*/ — [fləʊt] verb I 1) [I] to rest or move slowly on the surface of a liquid and not sink Ant: sink Leaves and twigs floated on the water.[/ex] 2) [I] to move slowly through the air A cloud floated across the moon.[/ex] 3) [T] to suggest an idea for… …

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  • 108надоумливать — НАДОУМЛИВАТЬ, несов. (сов. надоумить), кого. Употр. преим. в сов. Разг. Убеждая кого л. в чем л., указывая выход из положения (обычно затруднительного), помогая найти какое л. решение, подавать (подать) совет кому л. [impf. coll. to advise (about …

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  • 109put forth — phrasal Etymology: ME putten forth, fr. putten to put + forth 1. a. : assert, propose has put forth a new theory of the origin of the solar system …

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  • 110propose a motion — phrase to formally suggest an idea or plan at a meeting Thesaurus: to make a suggestionsynonym Main entry: propose …

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