I want to hear proposition vs Suggestion

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

I want to hear proposition

Top 2,000 (common)

Suggestion

Top 2,000 (common)A2noun
 I want to hear propositionSuggestion
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //aɪ wɒnt tə hɪə prɒpə'zɪʃən//🇺🇸 //aɪ wɑnt tə hɪr prɑpə'zɪʃən//🇬🇧 /["/səˈdʒestʃən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈdʒestʃən//səɡˈdʒestʃən/"]/
MeaningI want to listen to an idea or suggestion.An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.
ExampleI want to hear your proposition during the meeting.I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level-A2
Part of speechnoun
Collocationshear a proposition, consider a proposition, make a proposition, accept a proposition, discuss a propositionconstructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, constructive, excellent, good, have, come up with, give somebody, box, at the suggestion of, suggestion about, suggestion as to, amid suggestions that…, be open to suggestion, be open to suggestions, implicit, hypnotic, by suggestion, through suggestion, the power of suggestion, faint, mere, slightest, carry, have, at the suggestion of, suggestion of
Antonyms-disapproval, rejection
Common mistakesConfusing 'proposition' with 'proposal'., Using 'hear' in place of 'listen to'., Saying 'I want to hear about proposition' instead of 'I want to hear the proposition'.Using 'suggestion' when a more forceful term like 'order' is needed., Confusing 'suggestion' with 'suggestive,' which has a different meaning., Saying 'give a suggestion' instead of 'make a suggestion.'
Usage notesUse 'hear proposition' in situations discussing ideas or plans. It is formal enough for business or academic contexts but can also fit casual conversations.Use 'suggestion' in both casual and formal contexts. It’s appropriate when offering advice or ideas but should be avoided in situations requiring direct commands or instructions.

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Frequently asked questions: I want to hear proposition vs Suggestion

What's the difference between I want to hear proposition and Suggestion?

I want to hear proposition: I want to listen to an idea or suggestion. Suggestion: An idea that you give to someone about what they could do.

Can you show an example of each?

I want to hear proposition: I want to hear your proposition during the meeting. Suggestion: I have a suggestion for our next project that I believe will improve our results.

Can I use I want to hear proposition and Suggestion interchangeably?

Not always. I want to hear proposition and Suggestion are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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