Grammar fix
make a suggestion
suggest
to offer an idea or plan for someone to consider, especially in a discussion or meeting.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Can I make a suggestion? Maybe we should try a different restaurant tonight.communication
- In group discussions, I often make a suggestion to help the team find a solution more quickly.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: make a suggestion (about/on something) | make a suggestion that + clause
WrongCan I give a suggestion?
RightCan I make a suggestion?
You MAKE a suggestion (or recommendation); 'give a suggestion' sounds off.
Patternmake a suggestion (about/on something) | make a suggestion that + clause
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natives 'make a suggestion'; 'put forward a suggestion' is meeting-formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
make a suggestionmakea helpful suggestionif I maya few suggestions
Don't confuse it
Compare with 'give advice'—'make a suggestion' is usually softer and less direct.