Lingo

Advice and Suggestion

33 Words

17m

act on
1.
act on
Verb

to take action to continue with a task or situation

After receiving approval, they decided to act on the construction project immediately.

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hand out
2.
hand out
Verb

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

She will hand out the pamphlets to the attendees before the seminar.

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nominate
3.
no
mi
nate
Verb

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

The committee decided to nominate a candidate for the prestigious award.

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offer
4.
o
ffer
Verb

to present or propose something to someone

She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need.

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preach
5.
preach
Verb

to give a religious speech, particularly in a church

Every Sunday, the pastor preaches sermons to the congregation, sharing biblical wisdom.

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prompt
6.
prompt
Verb

to encourage someone to do or say something

The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions.

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propose
7.
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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put forward
8.
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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put to
Verb

to present a plan or offer to someone for consideration

I'll put the idea to the board at our next meeting.

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consultant
10.
con
sul
tant
Noun

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

The financial consultant put forward a comprehensive investment plan for her clients, outlining various strategies to achieve their financial goals.

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counselor
11.
coun
se
lor
Noun

an expert who advises people on their problems

She sought guidance from a counselor to help her navigate through the challenges of her divorce.

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mentor
12.
men
tor
Noun

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills.

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nominee
13.
no
mi
nee
Noun

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

The political party announced its presidential nominee for the upcoming election.

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caution
14.
cau
tion
Verb

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

The doctor cautioned the patient about the potential side effects of the medication.

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connotation
15.
co
nno
ta
tion
Noun

an idea, feeling, or meaning that is implied, suggested, or associated with a word or expression beyond its literal definition

"Home" has connotations of warmth and security.

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counseling
16.
coun
se
ling
Noun

a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges

She sought counseling to help her cope with the loss of a loved one and navigate through the grieving process.

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guidance
17.
gui
dance
Noun

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

The mentor provided invaluable guidance to the new employee, helping them navigate the intricacies of the job.

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hint
18.
hint
Verb

to indirectly suggest something

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

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indication
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in
di
ca
tion
Noun

a reason for prescribing a particular drug, treatment, or procedure

High blood pressure is an indication for this medication.

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tip
20.
tip
Noun

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room.

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sure thing
21.
sure thing
Interjection

used to acknowledge gratitude or appreciation

Sure thing, happy I could help with your project.

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advisory
22.
ad
vi
so
ry
Adjective

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

The government issued a travel advisory warning citizens about potential risks in certain regions.

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encourage
23.
encourage
Verb

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom.

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guide
24.
guide
Verb

to show the correct way or place to someone

The map will guide you to the destination.

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implicit
25.
imp
li
cit
Adjective

suggesting something without directly stating it

His implicit approval was evident from the nod of his head.

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how
to
Adjective

giving thorough instructions on a particular matter

She followed a how-to guide to assemble the furniture, which provided thorough instructions and illustrations.

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mislead
27.
mis
lead
Verb

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

The politician misled the public about their intentions for the new policy.

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straight
28.
straight
Adjective

continuing in a direct line without deviation or curvature

The hikers followed a straight path through the desert.

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receptive
29.
re
cep
tive
Adjective

open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas

The committee members were receptive to new ideas and eager to explore innovative solutions.

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supportive
30.
su
ppor
tive
Adjective

giving encouragement or providing help

Her family was incredibly supportive during her recovery from surgery, providing assistance and encouragement every step of the way.

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(at|on) {one's} suggestion
Phrase

according to someone else's suggestion

On his suggestion, I applied for the job.

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if I were you
Phrase

used to tell someone what is better for them to do

If I were you, I would double-check the directions before heading out to avoid getting lost.

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now then
33.
now then
Phrase

used to draw attention to what someone wants to say

Now then, let's focus on the task at hand and try to solve this problem together.

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