suggest
verb (used with object)
to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action.
suggested
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past participleof suggest.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof suggest.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
suggestverb (used with object)to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action.
Example Sentences
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Asked about the project last month, Burnham suggested it is an argument for London to decide.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Krems has blamed the alleged abuse on the couple’s nannies and suggested Xuan and Zhang are the victims of rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Venture capitalist David Sacks, part of a new White House task force on AI, suggested insurance could add teeth to a voluntary industry agreement on controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
This week, Quentin Fottrell — The Moneyist — answered questions from a reader whose investment adviser suggested that he participate in a private investment in data centers overseas.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
"I could tie a ribbon around him for the pet show," Sam suggested.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
