Expressing Request and Suggestion: English Vocabulary List

to indirectly suggest something

"She dropped a hint about birthday gift."

"She dropped several hints about what she wanted for her birthday but he did not seem to notice them."

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

"He put forward a brilliant idea."

"The scientist put forward a new theory that challenged the traditional understanding of the universe."

to ask for something politely or formally

"I request a refund please."

"The customer requested a refund after receiving a damaged product that was missing several important components."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."