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suggested having vs suggested to have

Both 'suggested having' and 'suggested to have' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Suggested having' is used when the suggestion is about possessing or experiencing something, while 'suggested to have' is used when the suggestion is about performing an action.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 8263 views

suggested having

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the suggestion is related to possessing or experiencing something.

This phrase is used when the suggestion is about possessing or experiencing something. For example, 'He suggested having a picnic in the park.'

Examples:

  • She suggested having a meeting to discuss the project.
  • The doctor suggested having a blood test to check for any deficiencies.
  • They suggested having a party to celebrate the success.
  • He suggested having a break before starting the next task.
  • The teacher suggested having a study group to prepare for the exam.
  • Some have suggested having national referendums all on the same day.
  • Hanja MAIJ-WEGGEN (EPP-ED, NL) was another speaker to support the Commission's proposals and she suggested having individual commissioners responsible for a wide ranging brief on the lines of the proposed new Foreign Secretary.
  • Algeria was also suggested as having a more similar level of production to Ukraine.
  • The Trialogue delegation made a "constat de desaccord" and agreed to discuss on this dossier at the Trialogue of 11st of July the Commission having suggested to make a new proposal.
  • The Emperor is having a party and somebody suggested a night show.
  • While the Parliament backs the reform, it suggested increasing compensation to producers and regions to encourage them to cutback rather than having to impose quotas.
  • Having said that, however, a certain number of innovations have been suggested by the Commission and - let us not forget - by Parliament too.
  • Having this in mind and given the large definiton of the "document" it seems appropriate to limit the documents to be registered in the way suggested here.
  • In my remarks on Monday I suggested that there was a risk of a certain meeting of Pesca Ministers having been intended to interfere with the independence of action of Parliament.
  • One possibility suggested to me is that we might at least contemplate having a weekly Question Time in Brussels, as well as in Strasbourg, so as to provide for thorough questioning of the Commission on points which our constituents wish us to raise with them.
  • I congratulate her on that, just as I congratulate her on having established that the measures suggested by the Commission should not make transport more expensive, but should permit more effective use of infrastructures and greater respect for the environment.
  • The other day, you suggested that we team up to restore the playground, and afterwards I was having a think about it on the way home, and it occurred to me what a great idea it is.
  • Having examined the plan the Commission confirms what it suggested in the opening decision, namely that it believes the plan complies with the requirements of points 35 to 37 of the restructuring aid guidelines.
  • Finally, one respondent suggested making judgments more interactive by enabling readers to click on case references in any given judgment and be able to automatically link up to that judgment, rather than having to carry out a new search.
  • My group fully supports the proposal of having a debate tomorrow, as you suggested, Mr President, and of taking the time to propose a more well-founded and, above all, a more up-to-date resolution by the next part-session.
  • The Commission reviewed the compliance of Cambodia in line with the findings in the Decision of 15 November 2012, and having regard to the suggested plan of action, as further elaborated with relevant information provided by Cambodia.
  • We welcome the fact that - having already accepted a whole range of amendments submitted by Parliament at first reading which improved the text - we are now also able to accept all the amendments suggested now - although some will still probably have to be improved orally.
  • 1954, he wrote a book called "The Real Enjoyment of Living," and he suggested that happiness is not about having what you want; instead, it's about wanting what you have.
  • Considers it essential to reinforce data controllers' obligations to ensure compliance with data protection legislation by having in place, inter alia, proactive mechanisms and procedures, and welcomes the other directions suggested by the Commission communication;
  • Having taken note of current vacancy rates and heard the Committee on this issue, decides to apply an abatement rate of 4,5% on salaries, instead of the 5,5% suggested by the Council, in order not to hinder effective recruitment on vacant posts;

Alternatives:

  • recommended having
  • proposed having
  • advised having
  • mentioned having
  • brought up having

suggested to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the suggestion is related to performing an action.

This phrase is used when the suggestion is about performing an action. For example, 'She suggested to have a meeting to discuss the project.'

Examples:

  • He suggested to have a break before starting the next task.
  • The teacher suggested to have a study group to prepare for the exam.
  • She suggested to have a picnic in the park.
  • The doctor suggested to have a blood test to check for any deficiencies.
  • They suggested to have a party to celebrate the success.
  • She is the one who suggested to have lunch together.
  • I suggested to Mother that she have a bath...
  • So, look, I have suggested to be on this side because this big wheel is quite spectacular.
  • I may have suggested to George that he likes Lemon, and, well, vice versa.
  • We have suggested to both parties that a permanent security committee should be set up which we consider could prevent the extremists from taking the peace process hostage.
  • I am in favour of all other efforts in terms of the combined platforms you have suggested to address the problems we face.
  • Therefore, the suggested alternatives to Norway have not been pursued further.
  • To this end, I have suggested to the Conference of Presidents that a temporary committee be set up to launch the debate, bringing together all the points of view from which it should be approached.
  • I believe that we have the power to make a contribution to what Mr Iturgaiz suggested: not to have to repeat this debate and to be able to put an end to this situation.
  • And who would have known enough about Calvin's youthful indiscretions to have suggested a tattoo?
  • Nothing would have happened if there had suggested to join the Armata Bianca.
  • I suggested to David that maybe we should start approaching this methodically.
  • A previous EESC opinion suggested to launch an open method of coordination in disability policies.
  • I suggested to my colleague the vocal exercises that I consider necessary.
  • He suggested to me that I should take her there.
  • Reimbursement and compensation: It is suggested to clarify this Article.
  • We particularly welcome the conditions suggested to prevent abuse of this derogation.
  • Both are very technical and have been suggested to me by the industry.
  • It is suggested to insert the definition in line with EU-OPS.
  • I suggested to Gill that we show Chloe the wall as an information-seeking exercise.

Alternatives:

  • recommended to have
  • proposed to have
  • advised to have
  • mentioned to have
  • brought up to have

Related Comparisons

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