Lingo

Request and Suggestion

18 Words

9m

ask
1.
ask
Verb

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?

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demand
2.
de
mand
Verb

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations.

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apply
3.
app
ly
Verb

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance.

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beg
4.
beg
Verb

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.

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advise
5.
ad
vise
Verb

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being.

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suggest
6.
su
ggest
Verb

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process.

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recommend
7.
re
co
mmend
Verb

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history.

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propose
8.
pro
pose
Verb

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

He proposed a new strategy for increasing productivity during the team meeting, outlining specific steps for implementation.

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offer
9.
o
ffer
Verb

to present or propose something to someone

She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need.

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imply
10.
imp
ly
Verb

to suggest without explicitly stating

The politician's statement seemed to imply that there was more to the story than what was being revealed.

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consult
11.
con
sult
Verb

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial.

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hint
12.
hint
Verb

to indirectly suggest something

The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying.

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put forward
13.
put forward
Verb

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

She put forward a new plan to increase sales.

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ask for
14.
ask for
Verb

to politely request something from someone

Can I ask for your assistance with this task?

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seek
15.
seek
Verb

to try to find a particular thing or person

The detective regularly seeks clues to solve complex cases.

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require
16.
req
uire
Verb

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics.

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request
17.
req
uest
Verb

to ask for something politely or formally

She decided to request additional time to complete the project due to unforeseen circumstances.

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need
18.
need
Verb

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Do you need any help with your project?

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