suggest
to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
to propose (a person or thing) as suitable or possible for some purpose: We suggested him for president.
(of things) to prompt the consideration, making, doing, etc., of: The glove suggests that she was at the scene of the crime.
to bring before a person's mind indirectly or without plain expression: I didn't tell him to leave, I only suggested it.
to call (something) up in the mind through association or natural connection of ideas: The music suggests a still night.
Origin of suggest
1synonym study For suggest
Other words for suggest
Other words from suggest
- sug·gest·ed·ness, noun
- sug·gest·er, noun
- sug·gest·ing·ly, adverb
- pre·sug·gest, verb (used with object)
- un·sug·gest·ed, adjective
- un·sug·gest·ing, adjective
Words Nearby suggest
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How to use suggest in a sentence
Certain features of its history suggest why this may be the case.
Those who have watched anti-gay groups closely suggest that there will be two major strategic shifts in their strategy.
But Goff called it “insulting” to suggest that he might be running a super PAC for personal gain.
We might even see data that suggest the program is performing efficiently.
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That woman meant mischief, or she would never have dared to suggest that a British officer should throw in his lot with hers.
The Red Year | Louis TracyOn some future occasion I may suggest how you may successfully perform your duties in your new position.
It simply finds relation already existing between the words or the ideas which the words suggest or evoke.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)"I will use any word you think more adequate, madame, if you will suggest it," he answered tartly.
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British Dictionary definitions for suggest
/ (səˈdʒɛst, US səɡˈdʒɛst) /
to put forward (a plan, idea, etc) for consideration: I suggest Smith for the post; a plan suggested itself
to evoke (a person, thing, etc) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas: that painting suggests home to me
to give an indirect or vague hint of: his face always suggests his peace of mind
Origin of suggest
1Derived forms of suggest
- suggester, noun
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