suggest gently
Frequency: 6.88.0 per million words
to propose an idea in a mild and careful way
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Examples (10)
- If I may, I would gently suggest we start earlier tomorrow.
- She tried to suggest gently that his tone was coming across as rude.
- The counselor gently suggested taking a short break.
- May I gently suggest a different approach to this problem?
- He gently suggests that we reconsider the timeline, without blaming anyone.
- They were gently suggesting alternatives throughout the meeting.
- Could I gently suggest that you back up your files regularly?
- The report gently suggests that the policy needs revision.
- I want to suggest gently that we keep expectations realistic.
- Having listened carefully, the chair gently suggested postponing the vote.