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Old 30-Jul-2004, 21:16
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Hi. :D
Thank one of this forum members for having answered my previous questions.
I want to reply directly to your explanation but for some reasons - I don't know what they exactly are- I can't log in now.


I would like teachers and members to compare similar words below.

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The company consultant suggested conducting a media orientation on the project.

The company consultant proposed conducting a media orientation on the project.
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Is there any difference between two sentences above?


Thank you for reading my questions and

please kindly answer them.

Have a nice day! :wink:
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No, same meaning.
One could argue that 'to suggest' is more of a piece of advice, whereas 'to propose' means the speaker is ready for action if his proposal is accepted. This is a slight nuance though, and is probably not worth discussing about.

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Old 30-Jul-2004, 22:43
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No, same meaning.
One could argue that 'to suggest' is more of a piece of advice, whereas 'to propose' means the speaker is ready for action if his proposal is accepted. This is a slight nuance though, and is probably not worth discussing about.

FRC
We can have a discussion about something. We can also talk about or talk over something, but we do not discuss about something.

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Old 30-Jul-2004, 23:11
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Right.

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Old 31-Jul-2004, 02:38
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Thank all of you for kindly answering my question!! :D

I'm the one who asked this question.

I can log in now. ^^ :P

My real username is not sunnysky but moonwalker.

I hope to see you again.

Bye, bye.
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