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To make a suggestion

suggest

verb

to offer an idea or a plan for someone to consider

put forward

to offer an idea, opinion, reason etc, especially so that people can discuss it and make a decision

propose

verb

to make a formal suggestion in a meeting for people to think about and vote on

float

verb

to suggest an idea for people to consider to see how they will react

put forth

to state or offer an idea, opinion, plan etc

toss out

to offer an idea or plan

propound

verb

to offer an idea or theory for other people to consider

vote

verb

to suggest what you would like to do in a particular situation

advance

verb

to suggest something for people to consider

put before

to formally offer an idea or proposal to someone for them to consider or accept

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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