Please suggest

USAGE SUMMARY

"Please suggest" can be used in written English.
It is a polite way of asking someone to make a suggestion or recommendation. For example: "I am trying to plan a new marketing strategy for our company. Please suggest some ideas."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

32 human-written examples

Please suggest a caption in the comments thread below.

The Economist

Please suggest your questions in the comment box below.

The New York Times

"Please suggest what might be included in this list," it says, feebly.

The Guardian - Opinion

Please suggest some that bloom in semishade and don't need water during the week.

The New York Times

Please suggest some cutting flowers that are easy to grow organically.

The New York Times

Please suggest your favourite spots on the Outdoor Swimming Society swimming map.

The Guardian - Travel

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

24 human-written examples

We'd like to hear about less obvious (and dare we say better?) titles, so please do suggest your own in the comments.

The Guardian - Books

Please do suggest any evidence which supports or challenges what has been said tonight, feel free to help me unpick the studies that I will link to, or point out inconsistencies or questions I have missed.

The Guardian

"If it were me, I'd sell the numbers and spend a little quality time connecting real people to their virtual activities and then send out some discreet emails (or inworld private messages; 'I'll take that dirty money in Lindens, please')," suggested the author of the reBang blog (blog.rebang.com).rebang.com

The Guardian - Tech

She recounted a reader's letter in which a viewer told her to "get some style" before reading her reply to that letter: "Please include suggested colours, sleeve lengths, skirt shapes, your preference for prints, fabrics, weights, jackets versus blouse et cetera," she wrote back.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Can you call please?" Edis suggested to the jury that this security man had been tasked to go to News International headquarters at Wapping, to collect a big bin bag containing some of the concealed items and to take them to Chelsea Harbour where there was some risk of being spotted by police or press.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "Please suggest", specify the context or topic for which you need suggestions to receive more relevant and helpful responses.

Common error

Avoid using "Please suggest" in isolation. Always provide enough context so the person you're asking can give a useful suggestion. Instead of just saying "Please suggest", say "Please suggest some good books to read this summer".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "Please suggest" functions as an imperative clause, used to politely request a recommendation or suggestion. Ludwig AI shows its usage in various requests, often found at the beginning of a sentence.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

32%

Wiki

16%

Science

13%

Less common in

Formal & Business

10%

Academia

9%

Encyclopedias

8%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "Please suggest" is a polite and commonly used phrase to request recommendations or ideas. Ludwig AI analysis indicates that it functions as an imperative clause, aiming to elicit advice in a courteous manner. While grammatically correct, providing context with "Please suggest" enhances its effectiveness. It maintains a neutral register suitable for a range of situations. Ludwig also offers alternative phrases, such as "Kindly recommend" or "What do you recommend?", to vary your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Kindly recommend

Uses "kindly" for a more formal and polite tone.

Could you advise

Emphasizes seeking professional advice or guidance.

I'd appreciate your suggestions

Expresses gratitude in advance for the suggestions.

What do you recommend

A more direct and informal way to ask for a recommendation.

Any recommendations

An even shorter, more casual form of inquiry.

What are your thoughts

Broader inquiry soliciting opinions or ideas.

I'm open to suggestions

Indicates a willingness to receive various ideas.

What options are there

Focuses on exploring available choices.

Tell me what you think

Informal way of asking for someone's opinion.

Give me your input

Asks for specific contributions or feedback.

FAQs

How can I use "Please suggest" in a sentence?

You can use "Please suggest" to politely request recommendations or ideas. For example, "I'm planning a trip to Italy. "Please suggest" some must-see attractions".

What's a more formal alternative to "Please suggest"?

A more formal alternative is "Kindly recommend". For example, "Kindly recommend suitable candidates for this position."

What are some informal ways to ask for suggestions?

Informal alternatives include "What do you recommend?" or "Any recommendations?" These are suitable for casual conversations.

How does "Please suggest" differ from "Could you suggest"?

"Could you suggest" is also polite but implies a slight uncertainty about whether the person is able to provide a suggestion, while ""Please suggest"" is a direct, yet polite, request.